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[NZGary]

Poland September 1939 and a German armoured patrol is ambushed by Polish cavalry. A rare victory as the sun sets on Polish independence until the end of the 20th century.

 

[NZGary]

Just wanted to show off some TG Greeks out for revenge!

 

[villagehorse]

Horse against steel, no contest as it became all to obvious very shortly, end of an era captured nicely here Gary.
A decapitated head usually provokes a rush of blood. Robin.

 

[Poppo]

Great dio the polish patrol, rather unusual {sm3}{sm3}

 

[NZGary]

An Italian Macchi sea plane at rest on the Italian lakes during WW1.

 

[ivanmoe]

An Italian Macchi sea plane at rest on the Italian lakes during WW1.

This whole deal is simply marvelous. Very much impressed with the results.^&cool

-Moe

 

[NZGary]

Roman auxiliary cavalry from the 2nd Augusta legion strike out in front of the main force as they head west along Britain's south coast towards Exeter in around 50 AD.

 

[NZGary]

Well well well.... The early months (or month) of WW2 seems to have really come into vogue doesn't it? I got the Ready4Action Polish cavalry when in the UK over Christmas and then got the JJD Polish campaign Panzer and low and behold K&C present us with some more Polish cavalry while Ready4Action also bring out early war German cavalry. Polish infantry are on the horizon from K&C and perhaps some more early war grey coated Germans. It seems we are spoiled for choice. My diorama highlights how German horse power was used to move quickly against crumbling Polish opposition supported of course by air power.

 

[NZGary]

The king shall be heard today. Richard III rides to Bosworth field

 

[NZGary]

April 1945 and the war in Europe is almost over but conflict still rages in the Pacific. An RAAF spitfire is about to go up to take on the dreaded Japanese Zero fighters that have been spotted.

 

[villagehorse]

The Spit is more than equal to the task. JJD has done some brilliant work with this series. Robin.

 

[Poppo]

April 1945 and the war in Europe is almost over but conflict still rages in the Pacific. An RAAF spitfire is about to go up to take on the dreaded Japanese Zero fighters that have been spotted.

RAF in Asia? I didn't know that. Where they bases in India in 1945?

 

[NZGary]

Good morning from a brilliantly bright sunny and warm Wairarapa Valley in rural New Zealand.

I have been drafting a magazine article on the events in England early autumn 1066 - 'Route 66". I spent yesterday pulling together some photos from the events of 1066. I thought I would share.

1/2. Battle of Fulford where the invading Viking army easily overcame a hastily raised Saxon militia outside York.
3. The vikings, leaving a third of their army to guard their ships, relax, hunt and wait for tribute outside York crucially without much of their amour.
4. Harold heads north raising the fyled on the way.
5. Harold surprises the Vikings and a great slaughter ensues as Harold Hardrada is after a brave stand defeated.

 

[NZGary]

Next up
1.William lands on the south coast and starts to cause trouble to draw Harold out and away from London.
2. Harold quickly returns from the north spending just 5 days in London before heading south with a depleted army - not giving himself enough time to raise overwhelming numbers. The Saxons from a shield wall of around 7,000 men on a ridge to block the road to London.
3/4. They face a type of warfare never seen by a Saxon army before - first up the archers - both long and crossbow
5. Then the heavy cavalry go in.

 

[NZGary]

Next up
1. Norman cavalry can't break through the shield wall - horses will never attempt to go through the wall so as long as the shield wall holds there is nothing they can do.
2. Norman (well probably Breton allies) retreat - the shield wall is broken as Saxon militia ill disciplined chase their beaten foe.
3. A shout goes up that William is killed - he raises his helmet to let his troops know he is very much alive- they regroup
4. Exposed Saxon troops are slaughtered out in the open in front of the shield wall
5. Gaps appear in the wall and Harold goes into action to save the day.

 

[NZGary]

Lastly
1/2. under the Wessex dragon and Harold's 'fighting green man' banners the final stand is made
3. Harold is killed late in the day, beheaded, gelded and mutilated the last Saxon king of England dies in agony
4. late in the evening the remains of the Saxon army melts way making a final last stand as the sun sinks at an ancient Briton hill fort.

 

[Horus]

Great story telling and photos Gary. :salute::
You have terrific Norman, Saxon and Viking armies too,

Steve

 

[sapper]

Nice display of the events that would reshape the future of Britain. I didn't know what happened to Harold. Also like the surfer in the background.
Regards Greg.

 

[NZGary]

Nice display of the events that would reshape the future of Britain. I didn't know what happened to Harold. Also like the surfer in the background.
Regards Greg.

Oh didn't spot the surfer when I printed off the background. An unusual way for Norman reinforcements to cross the channel!

 

[sapper]

Nothing escapes the keen eye of forum members. I think your diorama was very well done just the same. One of my favourite periods along with the viking era. Regards Greg.