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1/72 Carthaginian North African Infantry


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Europa Barbarorum describes these men -- the Dorkim Afrikanim Aloophim -- as "a force of extremely well trained and motivated soldiers whose purpose is to fight as a tough and seasoned heavy infantry." This was proven by their use in the momentous battle of Cannae. Here, they surrounded and slaughtered the Romans in what is today recognized as the classic double envelopment.


The figures are from Hat Industrie's Set 8020 " Hannibal's Carthaginians-African Infantry" and are composed of four heavy infantry poses. However, only two poses were used for the units photographed here with the remaining poses used to represent other elite African pikemen such as the Aanatim Afrikanim Aloophim. Each box also has two lighter unarmored infantry poses and two Numidian javelinmen poses. These will be featured soon. As usual, these are based for Warmaster Ancients.



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  1. JET (aka Jason)July 20, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    Love the units. I like the idea of playing warmaster at this scale.

    I just discovered your blog and am adding to my blog list immediately.

    JET

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