These men are part of the Akkadian army who took over from the Sumerians. A large sheild still kept in use for spearmen and differs in appearance more like later Assyrian or even Persian shields.
Wednesday, 9 May 2012
Sargon the Great
Here we have Sargon the Great. Holding his men together for a fierce charge from the Gutian mountain tribe. His dog will feast well this night, on their bones. Sargon was hailed as a mighty warrior and leader up to Neo Assyrian times and beyond. With his well equiped army he created the first empire in Mespotamia.
These men are part of the Akkadian army who took over from the Sumerians. A large sheild still kept in use for spearmen and differs in appearance more like later Assyrian or even Persian shields.
This a more pleasing size of unit for some and represents a 24 man block. These are all Cutting Edge with a Castaway Arts drummer at the back.
These men are part of the Akkadian army who took over from the Sumerians. A large sheild still kept in use for spearmen and differs in appearance more like later Assyrian or even Persian shields.
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Sargon and his men are....great!
ReplyDeleteLove the base too!
Great looking unit Colin. Sargon looks the business and the dog looks pretty mean as well!
ReplyDeleteI'm really enjoying watching this army come together. Your basing, by the way, is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThanks guys. Next up will be a unit of Gutians (mountain tribes) to serve as allies.
ReplyDeleteGreat and very nice unit!
ReplyDeleteEinarOlafson- thanks I did use your painting of Sargon for motivation and guide.
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