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Ashigaru Missile TroopsThe biggest change in the Sengoku period (1467-1603) would affect the role of missile troops in battle. At the start of the period, these were all armed with the yumi (bow) and fought in coordinated units to pepper the enemy with their arrows. This...
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Ashigaru SpearmenAshigaru (literally “light foot”) were so named as they had lighter armour than the Samurai. They also formed the bulk of the armies of the day. Each Samurai was expected to provide two armed Ashigaru. Many of these would be armed with the yari...
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Greek Starter ArmyThis box set contains: 156 Plastic hoplites 6 Metal Thessalian light cavalry 3 Metal Greek command with swords 4 Hoplite shield decal sheets and plastic bases Whilst the enduring image of hoplites are their large round shields and long thrusting spears, the ornately attired...
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Panther Ausf AThe Panther was the best all-round German tank of the war and although conceived as a medium tank, at 45 tons and with frontal armour over 100mm thick, it could easily be rated more highly. The Panther's thick, sloping front armour was copied from...
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SamuraiThe Samurai is an almost mythical warrior caste of Japanese history. Their most famous exploits occurred during the Sengoku period between 1467 and 1603. With the Emperor and the Shogun unable to control the many Daimyos, there was near constant fighting between the various...
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Samurai HorsemenThe Samurai began life as retainers to the nobility and over time became known as the main warrior body of Japan. Initially, they were cavalry, armed with hand weapons and missile weapons. Hard hitting and superbly trained they were a professional force given many...
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Spartan Starter armyThis box set contains: 160 Plastic Spartan hoplites 8 Metal Greek slingers Metal Spartan command 4 Spartan shield decal sheets and plastic bases The Spartan command would typically be the finest group of warriors amongst the troop, they'd have the duty to empower their...
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US Airborne Bazooka & light mortar teams (1944-45)The American Bazooka was first used in North Africa and on Tarawa in November 1942. The final version was longer (1.55m) and improved the range from 200-250 yards to 300 yards. The M6 HEAT rocket could easily penetrate 76mm of armour at 30° or...
