One of the problems with many medieval armies is the lack of cavalry. Plenty of knights, but generally not much of the lighter mounted troops. The Teutonic army list has an option for up to nine elements of Turkopolen light cavalry and four of knechte or "servant' cavalry, all of which I have completed to give myself a few more options:
The knechte are crossbow-armed, with a couple armed with lances for variety. I'm not sure how effective just four elements will be especially as they are rated inferior, but am hopeful they will be useful in guarding flanks and plugging the odd gap if required:
The Turkopolen are light horse and based with two per element, and will no doubt perform a similar function as the knechte albeit with a slightly reduced combat factor:
There is now just some Livonian foot and Prussian levy infantry to go and this small army will be completed:
With any luck I should have them completed over the weekend, and then might assemble them for a quick parade.
Great looking unit Lawrence, they may be rated low but look pretty tough
ReplyDeleteThanks Matt. The knights are the real backbone, but I'm hoping these two units will be useful. Squeezing them into the points limit will be the issue.
DeleteExcellent looking troops Lawrence.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ray. Lots more white in keeping with the theme.
DeleteFirst class cavalry Lawrence, well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks Phil, hopefully they will do the job on the table.
DeleteBrilliant. Love the knechte Lawrence.
ReplyDeleteCheers Richard, I like the crossbow armed figures as they are something a little different.
DeleteMore great additions, Lawrence. You have certainly worked through the Teutonic army in double quick time!
ReplyDeleteThanks Keith, I think this will end up being my quickest project yet, helped by the fact that the figures are so expensive points-wise.
DeleteThe new mounted troops serving the Brotherhood look excellent, Lawrence!
ReplyDeleteThanks Peter, the Tuetonic army is a nice tight little project. I just hope they don't get too overwhelmed on the table.
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