Some Pyrrhic questions
Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2020 11:05 pm
I've started the research phase for my 2021 project: an army for Pyrrhus of Epirus.
This is certainly one of the most satisfying phases.
A couple of questions have arisen.
Firstly, Cretan archers. I think I want to add a BG of archers to the army. Cretan (or perhaps, "Cretan")seem appropriate. There seems some contradictions as to their equipment: anything from armour, helmet & sword, to a small shield to a typical Greek archer with an additional knife. Figure ranges cover the gamut, so that doesn't help. Any insights?
Secondly, staff slingers. These seem popular in figure ranges but I, as yet, can't find any mention of them in any sources. Are they real? If they are, should they get a longer range than the usual sling?
donald
This is certainly one of the most satisfying phases.
A couple of questions have arisen.
Firstly, Cretan archers. I think I want to add a BG of archers to the army. Cretan (or perhaps, "Cretan")seem appropriate. There seems some contradictions as to their equipment: anything from armour, helmet & sword, to a small shield to a typical Greek archer with an additional knife. Figure ranges cover the gamut, so that doesn't help. Any insights?
Secondly, staff slingers. These seem popular in figure ranges but I, as yet, can't find any mention of them in any sources. Are they real? If they are, should they get a longer range than the usual sling?
donald