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Graeco-Bactrian (250BC - 130BC) List II #36 Tom Brake I liked the variety offered by this army, in particular it was the first army I painted that included an elephant. Originally prepared as part of an older DBM army, the figures are predominantly Museum. This kingdom was part of the Successor states which were created by the generals of Alexander the Great upon his death. |
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Above. Colourful Aztec warriors. |
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1 x 3Kn ( Gen) – Greek bodyguard cavalry with standard 1 x 3Kn – Iranian lancers 2 x 2LH – Saka light horse 4 x 4Pk – Successor phalanx 2 x 4Ax – Pisidian peltasts 1 x 2Ps – Cretan archers 1 x El 1 x 2Ps 1 x 3Bw – Mountain Indian archers 3 x 3Kn 5 x 2LH Camp – Animal herders with pigs and sheep. |
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Above. The Graeco Bactrian host. |
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Above. The core of the infantry is the pike phalanx. |
Above. The commander with his elite heavy cavalry. |
Above. The role of the auxilia lay between that of the light skirmishers and the heavy infantry. |
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Above. Close up of the line cavalry. |
Above. One of the nice thing about thisperiod is the inclusion of an elephant in the army selection. |
Above. Solid looking pike block. |
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Above. The mobile end of the army. |
Above. Central Asian light cavalry ready to harass the enemy. |
Above. Another view of the command stand. |
