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JJDESIGNS NEWS UPDATE 28th OCTOBER 2024 THE ANCIENTS, ARMIES AND ENEMIES OF ANCIENT ROME THE CARTHAGINIANS THE BATTLE OF ZAMA 202BC CELTIBERIAN SCUTARIUS Although initially the Carthaginian army was composed only of Citizens of Phoenician origin, it saw increased recruitment of contingents of...

And now for the YouTube Videos Bruce did! They are long but give you lots to see that I didn't even take photos of! Grab a snack, a drink, a cup of coffee or tea....your choice!!! Julie

I've asked Rich to look into it. Julie

Robin, Bonus of being a Vendor means we can look thru Competition zone after close and before opening! A perk of working I guess 😁 Julie

And I'm still not reset after the shoe last weekend....but the photos are uploaded at least! AMAZING year as the Competition area was Full, no empty tables all the way to wall and the Vendor area was also full! Most of us were in the Ballroom this time and not in the Hallway, which keeps it a...

Do you need to delete PM's? I guess as an Admin I do not have a limit, and do not pay attention to them once I finish with a conversation. Julie

JJDESIGNS NEWS UPDATE 21st OCTOBER 2024 THE ANCIENTS, CRETAN ARCHERS Cretan archers were a well known class of warrior whose specialist skills were extensively utilized by many ancient armies. They were especially valued in armies such as those of the Greek city states, notably Athens, Sparta...

Just a reminder I delete and destroy posts as needed...I'm kinder after a few cups of coffee, but that's not always a guarantee! Julie

Translation: Here is a very complete representation of the Hittite units that could be found at Kadesh. Many units represented here have not yet been announced by JJD...Let's hope they will be... This allows us to discover the Hittite army in its entirety! The announcement of the two carts by...

LOADS of Restocks arriving with the November shipment! All of these are back in the "Upcoming Releases" section so you can easily find them to order once again! BAL-11 Horse for Carts or Wagons BAL-12 Horse for Carts or Wagons BAL-14 Horses for Carts or Wagons BAL-15 Horses for Carts or Wagons...

NEW RELEASES FOR NOVEMBER 2024 THE SECOND WORLD WAR USAAF GROUNDCREW AND PILOTS Ground crews were responsible for keeping the aircraft of WWII in safe flying condition. Ground crew members made repairs to aircraft, as well as handling routine maintenance. As soon as a plane lands, the ground...

NEW RELEASES FOR NOVEMBER 2024 THE GEMPEI WAR 1180-1185 The Gempei War which took place between 1180 and 1185 was a national civil war between the Taira and Minamoto clans during the late Heian period of Japan. It resulted in the downfall of the Taira and the establishment of the Kamakura...

NEW RELEASES FOR NOVEMBER 2024 THE FUR TRADE MOUNTAIN MEN Mountain Men were most common in the North American Rocky Mountains from about 1810 through to the 1880’s, with a peak in the 1830’s. Approximately 3,000 mountain men ranged the mountains between 1820 and 1840, the peak beaver harvesting...

NEW RELEASES FOR NOVEMBER 2024 THE ANGLO ZULU WAR THE BATTLE OF GINGINDHLOVU, 2nd APRIL 1879. The Battle of Gingindhlovu was fought on 2nd April 1879 between a British relief column sent to break the siege at Eshowe, and a Zulu impi of king Cetshwayo. The British soldier would refer to it as...

ARMIES AND ENEMIES OF THE NEW KINGDOM EGYPTIANS The New Kingdom, is the period in ancient Egyptian history between the sixteenth century BC and the eleventh century BC. It was Egypt’s most prosperous time and marked the peak of its power. It is also known as the “Ramesside period”, named after...

NEW RELEASES FOR NOVEMBER 2024 THE ANCIENTS ARMIES AND ENEMIES OF GREECE AND MACEDONIA MACEDONIAN HYPASPISTS The Macedonian Hypaspists were positioned on the flank of the Phalangites phalanx. Their own flanks were protected by light infantry and cavalry. Their job was to guard the flanks of...

NEW RELEASES FOR NOVEMBER 2024 THE AGE OF ARTHUR THE VIKINGS VIKING SHIELD MAIDENS A shield-Maiden was a female warrior from Scandinavian folklore and mythology. They are often mentioned in Viking Sagas, and also in Germanic stories of the Goths, Cimbri and Marcomanni. The mythical Valkyries...

NEW RELEASES FOR NOVEMBER 2024 KNIGHTS OF THE SKIES, ALLIED GROUNDCREW AND ACCESSORIES, DIORAMA ACCESSORIES These were standard troop accommodation from Gallipoli to the Western Front. The occupants slept foot to pole, arranged in a star-burst layout. BGC-35 KNIGHTS OF THE SKIES, ALLIED...

NEW RELEASES FOR NOVEMBER 2024 THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY COLLECTION THE AMERICAN WAR OF INDEPENDENCE THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL, 17th JUNE 1775. THE ASSAULT ON THE REDOUBT AT BREED’S HILL Boston was the third largest town in North America, and stood on a Peninsula connected to the mainland by a...

NEW RELEASES FOR NOVEMBER 2024 THE CONQUEST OF AMERICA THE INCA EMPIRE The Inca Empire was the largest empire in pre-Columbian America. The Inca civilization rose from the Peruvian highlands sometime in the early 13th Century. The administrative, political and military centre of the empire was...