Early Imperial Romans: Marines Regiment paint-purple

Early Imperial Romans: Marines Regiment paint-purpleThe Romans fielded all manner of specialist troops over their extensive empire, many whos roles are still to be seen today in existing armies. Here we present the Marines, who fought all over the known world as detachments on naval ships, accompanied merchant ships on occasion and also took part in amphibious operations. They are not much written about, and our models are based on best guess and evidence that we have available to us. We have given

Matching them with your own phalanx of sarissa and trying to disrupt the enemy or hit them in the vulnerable flank or rear was one of the only options to those facing the might of the Macedonian army

The Perrys and Renedra have done it again

Use of the bow in Britain seemed to have been only for hunting

Supported by fearsome horse archers

Note: Models are supplied unassembled and unpainted

We have also included 2 metal bodies to make a a characterful Captain of horse and a Cornet

A few would be sent out on patrol with the infantry and cavalry

The Colour Primer is so dark that we recommend using DARK tone Quick Shade Dip on top to create noteworthy shading effects

and a more manageable shield

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This then is the Vickers machine gun