The Mongols have arrived!

My 13th century Mongol Army is now complete,and I must admit I'm more than happy with the result-I have always maintained that I am not a good painter,but I go for the "En Masse" effect,see what you think..............................

This shows the army in a formation known as the "Tulughma"-the first two ranks were heavy types and the next three ranks were lights,the gaps were to allow the lights to pass through the heavies,causing as much disruption as possible before the heavy cavalry got stuck in!

Two more shots showing the formation,which also allowed the archers to move out from the main body and attack the flanks of their enemies-a bit like the Zulu tactics!

A rear view shot,the Generals /Khan is on the hill beside their "Gers"(Yurts!!)

Talk of the Devils!-these are the only figures that are not from Warrior Miniatures(in fact from Irregular Miniatures)

I have painted this unit as the Imperial Guard or "Keshik"

A view from the right flank-still impressive though!

A close-up shot of one of the standard bearers(all standards were made from foil off wine bottles!!)
I now need to order some Russians/Poles/Lithuanians and Teutonics to fight them,so I am in the process of arranging a Direct Debit to Warrior Miniatures for...............................

I am a great fan of "ephemera" on the wargames table,and to this end I am painting a set called "The Mongol Camp" from Irregular Miniatures,which includes women,children,guards,prisoners etc etc,and should be completed tomorrow.

Any comments would be welcome(good or bad!)