The Battle of the Hydaspes 326 BC (1 Viewer)

[NZGary]

Really looking forward to the Carthaginian war elephant being released. But what about an extension of the Greeks to cover the Macedonian conquest under Alexander? Not just the Macedonian army but those Indian adversaries and what a subject for the next war elephant in the range?

 

[sapper]

Great collection and spectacular battle scene Gary. The elephants are the highlights and not often scene in a large group. Well done. Regards Greg.

 

[Rudi Starnberg]

Wonderful scene, and very colourful ! Must have been fun setting this up !

 

[katana]

The TG War Elephant is perfect for this battle. TG needs to offer some Indian or Persian Mahouts, Archers and Javeliners for their Elephant.

The Asian Elephant was widely used by the successors to Alexander. King Pyrrhus of Epirus invaded Italy with 20 Asian War Elephants in 280 BC and destroyed multiple Roman Legions sent against him.

 

[NZGary]

One thing is for sure I could never get a scene like this technically correct (or as much is known from around 2,500 years ago) with what's currently on the market. But sometimes as adults we need to remember our childhoods and let our imagination flow. I like to think when I set up a diorama its playtime just as I did when I was a kid with those Airfix little men so many years ago. Such fun.

 

[mikemiller1955]

Gary...
that's cool...
I have not seen that many elephants at once since the circus left town...
great display!

 

[Horus]

One thing is for sure I could never get a scene like this technically correct (or as much is known from around 2,500 years ago) with what's currently on the market. But sometimes as adults we need to remember our childhoods and let our imagination flow. I like to think when I set up a diorama its playtime just as I did when I was a kid with those Airfix little men so many years ago. Such fun.

Hi Gary.
Your scene certainly stimulates the imagination and as you say, not everything is available for every time and situation and sometimes allowances have to be made. It is as you say, a hobby that should be fun !

Carry on the Great work !:salute::

Steve

 

[Currahee Chris]

Hello NZGary

I really love what you tried to create and capture here- I love the imagination and the fact that you put this together for our entertainment.

Me personally. I own a few dozen FL Macedonians and can say that I would have no interest in buying anything related to the Hydapses. It's a great battle to wargame, which I do, but I have no interest in shelling out $50 plus per figure or $400+ for elephants. For my Macedonians, I simply display the Macedonian phalanx. They are not fighting any Persians or anyone else. My Other Macedonian grunts are fighting the TGM Spartans (Megalopolis).

I just don't have the budget to drop todays prices on Persians and Indians.

 

[egonzinc]

Looks fantastic!

 

[NZGary]

Hello NZGary

I really love what you tried to create and capture here- I love the imagination and the fact that you put this together for our entertainment.

Me personally. I own a few dozen FL Macedonians and can say that I would have no interest in buying anything related to the Hydapses. It's a great battle to wargame, which I do, but I have no interest in shelling out $50 plus per figure or $400+ for elephants. For my Macedonians, I simply display the Macedonian phalanx. They are not fighting any Persians or anyone else. My Other Macedonian grunts are fighting the TGM Spartans (Megalopolis).

I just don't have the budget to drop todays prices on Persians and Indians.

Thanks for your kind words. Each to their own I suppose. I am envious of your few dozen Macedonian infantry. I really should invest in these figures regardless of getting any opposition.

Gary

 

[katana]

TG Persians and Greeks are more flexible and economical than FL Macedonians IMO. Plus the TG Elephant serves well in many battles of the ancient world, especially the successor states like the Seleucid Empire.

 

[NZGary]

TG Persians and Greeks are more flexible and economical than FL Macedonians IMO. Plus the TG Elephant serves well in many battles of the ancient world, especially the successor states like the Seleucid Empire.

I am a big fan of TG's ancient world figures and indeed have many of them. Conte Spartans and earlier Romans and Barbarians, K&C Greeks, Barbarians (and a few Romans), the smaller East of India Greeks and Persians. FL Greeks and Macedonian cavalry, JJD Celts, Collectors Showcase Romans and Celts, plus a few Kronprinz and Russian figures make up my collection so far. FL Macedonian infantry, AeroArt Romans on camels and a few FL Persians and winter Romans are next in my sights. But as with most collectors money is the barrier.

And then TG bring out more ancients and so it goes on.

We are truly blessed with some amazing ancient world releases these days.

Gary

 

[NZGary]

I have the next batch of Persian and Roman figures waiting for dispatch in Warminster (I just need to pay for them early next week!). The Persians should start to swell the ranks for those pitch battles in the Greco/Persian wars. I had the day off due to ANZAC day in New Zealand and after the dawn service and a hearty breakfast I set about recreating the Battle of Plataea in 479 BC. Xerxes has exited Greece after the defeat at Salamis and left general Mardonius with a healthy force to finish off the Greeks in his absence.

A large Greek force confronts the Persian army but cavalry attacks cut off the Greek army from food and water. The Greeks move to secure better supply lines but the Persians think they are retreating and rush out to attack. A bloody slaughter ensues but the Spartans hold their ground while the Athenians are unable to help due to being pinned down by Persian Greek allies. In the end while the Persians have superior numbers the inability to deploy their cavalry effectively and the heavy armoured hoplites overwhelm the more lightly armed Persians. Mardonius is killed and most Persians are shown no mercy and perish in the eventual rout. A small force escapes and staggers back hounded by the Greeks to asia.

 

[sapper]

Outstanding as usual Gary. Your contributions to the Forum are making this a very popular theme lately. I notice you have some very nice figures from different
makers, past and present and they combine well. Spectacular action scenes. Regards Greg.

 

[NZGary]

Outstanding as usual Gary. Your contributions to the Forum are making this a very popular theme lately. I notice you have some very nice figures from different
makers, past and present and they combine well. Spectacular action scenes. Regards Greg.

Thanks for your kind comments Greg.

 

[REVWARBUFF]

I have absolutely no interest in the ancients at all but you have a fantastic collection here!

I love the scenes you've created. They are extremely well done and creative.

Like the others have said, all those elephants in one scene is a rarity and looks really nice!

Mark

 

[NZGary]

The wonderful TG ancient world inspired me to think about home 12,000 miles away back in the UK. Devon to be precise. The Romans invaded Devon in the far south west of England in around 50 t0 55 AD. The local Dumnonii tribes resisted by were subjugated as far west as Exeter. It is now believed through archaeological evidence that the Romans may have settled a little further west as the remains of a small town has been found. A legion commanded by Vespasian (2nd Augusta) built a fortress on a spur overlooking the River Exe. This legion stayed for the next 20 years before moving to Wales.

In this scene local tribes around the Exeter area are called for a truce by Roman commanders. However, it's a ruse as auxiliary Roman troops ambush the hapless locals.

 

[Nooooo9]

Magnificent.

 

[NZGary]

The Persian forces from TG continue to grow. They will soon be worthy adversaries of those Greeks.

 

[NZGary]

I do like the shield variations from TG on the Roman figures. The more the merrier as far as I am concerned,