The
Early Imperial Romans
Early Imperial Roman detachment
I painted these models around 1980 ! They represent Romans from the first or second century AD.
Hinchliffe imperial Romans
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The famous "testudo" formation or tortoise
formation. The
Romans used this formation to advance against missile troops. I also use a piece of cardboard (place it on top of the unit) to show that a roman unit is curently in testudo formation. It has the minimal formation depth that is needed to form a testudo (4 wide, 2 deep). A testudo is declared at the beginning of the players turn, and gives a 2+ armour save against missiles, but may not march or charge. Click here to get the picture. |
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Praetorian Guard and Roman Legionary from Mini Art (1:16)
Significar (a resin model 1:32)
Camps
The Romans were famous for there marching camps.
Roman Camp
Auxiliaries
Allies and auxiliaries were often used. The mean reason Julius Caesar managed to concur Gaul was because of Gallic and Germanic allies. Ligurians, Illyrians, Numidians, Spanish, Pergamese troops, etc, they all fought the Romans and allied with them.
Old Glory/Newline/Gripping Beast Spanish infantry
Black Tree and A&A Celtic warriors
Celtic cavalry (unknown supplier)
Illyrians (Old Glory conversion)
(The pectorale (breast armor), belts and sleeves were taken off.)
Numidians (Old Glory)
