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Post by timurilank on Nov 2, 2021 8:55:47 GMT
Rome and the Aquitani
The decades following the Second Punic not all territories outside of Rome would experience periods of tranquillity. Unfortunately, not all such events were recorded, if so, then they were lost to posteriors. dbagora.blogspot.com/2021/11/rome-and-aquitani.html
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Post by timurilank on Nov 8, 2021 20:50:57 GMT
While painting the Carolingian figures, I spent much time exploring the early campaigns of Charles Martel in The Merovingian Kingdoms 450 – 751, by Ian Wood (highly recommended).
The four major conflicts between 714 and 717 AD will make an ideal campaign
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Post by timurilank on Nov 11, 2021 8:16:14 GMT
Rebellion in Armenia
Armenia rebelled against Rome in 215 forcing a brutal reprisal by Caracalla. That little known clash of arms is played out on the game table. Follow the link to read a brief report of events with photos. dbagora.blogspot.com/2021/11/rebellion-in-armenia.htmlCheers,
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Post by timurilank on Nov 14, 2021 9:41:58 GMT
Something New.
Completion of the second Carolingian Army is nearing the halfway mark. I am very pleased with the cavalry, horses are well proportioned and come in a wide variety of poses. Repositioning the lances adds to a nicely animated group. The infantry of the second command should take a day or two and texturing the bases for both commands will follow. dbagora.blogspot.com/2021/11/something-new.html
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Post by timurilank on Nov 16, 2021 8:53:41 GMT
Lacking only the shield patterns, the Carolingian infantry will be done today. To do yet, the texturing and flocking of 34 elements, but they will be ready for their first battle by the weekend.
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Post by timurilank on Nov 16, 2021 9:05:02 GMT
The Civil War of 715 AD
This is the first part of a series covering the transition period of the Carolingian era. Next week, a second instalment looks at the composition of the armies and what possible adjustments are needed to campaign the early wars. dbagora.blogspot.com/2021/11/the-civil-war-of-715-ad.html
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Post by timurilank on Nov 18, 2021 17:24:23 GMT
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Post by nangwaya on Nov 18, 2021 19:57:11 GMT
That is an impressive and well painted amount of figures in such short time.
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Post by jeffreythancock on Nov 18, 2021 20:39:02 GMT
Yes, he paints like a man possessed! No exorcisms please, as I enjoy his madness That is an impressive and well painted amount of figures in such short time.
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Post by timurilank on Nov 18, 2021 21:22:36 GMT
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Post by timurilank on Nov 19, 2021 22:17:10 GMT
Five packs of Baueda foot troops have now an undercoat. These will represent dismounted Swabian or Bavarian cavalry.
In addition, Viking sword and axe types are to mix with extra Old Glory Norsemen. The plan is to build the ‘III/40a sub-list, ideal opponents for the Carolingian.
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Post by timurilank on Nov 23, 2021 11:24:38 GMT
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Post by timurilank on Nov 28, 2021 15:20:29 GMT
I have recently commissioned Claudio (Baueda) for a terrain mat. Compared with the brochure sent, I can see my own terrain mats are in need of change.
I will attempt to duplicate their technique and post the process to the blog. Hopefully, a Mediterranean mat will be the result as a ‘Temperate’ one was ordered.
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Post by timurilank on Nov 28, 2021 17:47:20 GMT
Four interesting games between Viking and Carolingian Franks, using the modified list.
Game one used no terrain, but focused on Viking deployment according to Viking Art of War by Paddy Griffith. A decisive Viking victory, 5 - 0.
Terrain was place for Game two (Hamlet, two gentle hills, both partially covered with wood) in which the Franks were defending. Frankish knights supported the infantry advance, a combination which garnered a victory for the minor loss of the peasants, Hd – 4.
Vikings on the back heel, ably made use of a littoral landing, this kept the Frankish cavalry occupied, while the main Viking line broke the Frankish infantry, 1 – 4.
Game four found the Frankish deployment greatly hindered by terrain, but did allow the infantry to deploy in line. Having the advantage of movement, the Vikings focused on turning both enemy flanks. This did not have the desired effect, but did allow the Franks time to mount an effective counter stroke with their heavy infantry bringing a needed win, Hd – 4.
No photos or record keeping but did have Danheim playing in the background.
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Post by timurilank on Nov 30, 2021 8:35:10 GMT
Al-Andalus 714 – 741
Researching the wars of Charles Martel, for a future campaign, has brought me to the end of his military career, Al-Andalus. The research still continues on his campaigns in the east (Frisia, Saxony, Thuringia, Burgundy), but this post list a few significant details on the Muslim presence in Iberia. There remain a number conflicting points, such as the “alliance” between Eudes (Odo) of Aquitaine and the Berber governor of Septimania and the joint assault by Charles Martel and Duke Liutprand of Lombardy on Provence. As these are found, I will add the information to this page, one of the finer aspects of using a blog. dbagora.blogspot.com/2021/11/al-andalus-714-741.html
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