Defending the Eagle; Death of a Legion 86 AD (1 Viewer)

[katana]

Domitian invaded Dacia in 86 AD. Under the command of the Praetorian Prefect Cornelius Fustus the V Alaudae was ambushed and destroyed at the first Battle of Tapae. The Pratorian Aquila was lost and the Praetorian Prefect was killed. Decebalus commanded the Dacian forces as a general under the leadership of King Diurpaneus. The battle was near the Iron Gates on the north side of the Danube River.

The photos show the last stages of the battle, with the few remnants of Legio V Alaudae defending the eagle to the last man.

 

[villagehorse]

Good to view, some inspiring stuff for my growing Roman collection. Robin.

 

[marco55]

I like the lighting on the background.Looks like early morning starting to break through.
Mark

 

[bromhead]

Great ,,im getting into photos of my figures

 

[katana]

The figures are a mix from different sources. The Romans are Conte and TCS; both companies figures feature dynamic combat poses necessary for a battle diorama. The Barbarian figures are also a mix from K&C, Conte and Del Prado. My favorite Barbarian figure is the Conte German with the Romans head on a pike, a wonderful sculpt IMO.

I am currently working on a diorama of the Siege of Aquileia in 168 AD by the Marcomanni.