Reissued

 

British charioteers harassing a Roman battle line. Artwork by Angus McBride.

 

RES BELLICA says

 

'Many unique and complex historical replicas are built to be set behind a glass, for exhibition.

Very few are actually used.

This Celtic war chariot is one of such few examples.

It has been employed for years during the historical reenactment of the battle of Sentinum.

It has crossed reenactment battlefields, carried reenactors in full kit and worked in front of the public.

It carries not only a physical reconstruction, but also years of field experience.

And now, it's 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲.

Soon we will publish a dedicated page with complete photographs, technical details and availability information.

If in the meanwhile you would like to know more, you can send us a message'

info@res-bellica.com

Le Village Gaulois - L'Archéosite

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Caesar’s legions land in Britannia by Neil Roberts.

 

Boadicea and her racing charioteers

 From a poster exhibition at the Victoria Bath.

60mm Celts

 Xforce - Expeditionary Force (Producer of Toys & Games), Singapore

These do look good.

Expeditionary Force chariot

 War Chariot (Ancient Briton)--chariot model, 2 horse models, and 3 model soldiers - 60CTB03-A - Plastic Soldiers - Products

Roman Infantry Cesar's wars 1:32 No 6857

 This set goes with the set of Gauls. My idea was to do skirmishing with these figures. I suppose you can get these figures still on ebay etc.

Roman Warship, B.C. 50 - Academy 14207

 This looks great. 1/72 scale. Reasonably priced too.

Eagles Over Britannia

 Got this from the Library. Looks good.

Park in the Past Roman cavalry event

 We are so excited to have Northern Horse back again for our Auxilia event 30th & 31st May

EARLY BIRD TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE https://parkinthepast.org.uk/events/auxilia/

Park in the Past

Fagl Lane, Hope

LL12 9HB

Open - Sat & Sun 9.30 am - 4pm

Last entry, 1 hour before closing time.

FACTS ABOUT ROMAN CAVALRY

Roman cavalry in Britain, primarily composed of auxiliary units (alae) rather than legionaries,they were elite, diverse, and heavily armed fighters, often serving 25-year terms to gain citizenship. They were crucial for frontier security, particularly along Hadrian's Wall, and used specialized equipment like mail/scale armor, javelins, and, at times, armored horses (cataphracts).

* Cavalry units were often 500 or 1000 strong (an ala or cohors equitata). While early auxiliary leaders were local chiefs, by the 2nd century AD, many prefects were Roman.

*Units came from across the empire, including Gaul, Belgium, Spain, and later, Sarmatian troops from the Danube region.

* Major cavalry forts included Chesters (Cilurnum) and Malton (Ala Picentiana).

Living Conditions: Excavations at Wallsend and South Shields reveal that cavalrymen lived in the same barracks as their horses, with horses stabled in the front room and soldiers in the back.

Follow this link for information about the cavalry at Malton

https://www.maltonmuseum.co.uk/.../roman-cavalry-in-malton/

* They used light javelins for initial attacks followed by swords for close combat. Equipment included oval shields, helmets, and sometimes protective amulets (phallus symbols) to protect against the "evil eye".

*Sarmatian Influence: In AD 175, 5,500 Sarmatian, heavily armored cataphracts were sent to Britain, with a major unit stationed at Ribchester, influencing the local culture for generations.

* Beyond fighting, they conducted scouting, patrolled frontiers, and maintained security along vital, newly built roads.

* Upon completing 25 years of service, they received citizenship, which was documented with bronze diplomas.

Don't forget, you can see the amazing Northern Horse in action at this years Auxilia, here at Park in the Past .

For more event information just follow this link

https://www.facebook.com/events/4188573448056996/?active_tab=discussion

We can't wait!!

#horses #cavalry #WarHorse #ParkinthePast #chester #wrexham

BATTLE OF WATLING STREET 61 AD illustration: Marek Szyszko

  illustration:  Marek Szyszko

A documentary on Boudica, Queen of the Iceni - and her rebellion against Rome

 

BOUDICA. by VANESSA COLLINGRIDGE

 Got this from the library. Looking forward to reading it.

From the Celtic Warrior Osprey

 

Battle of Bibrakt, 58 BC.

 Bibracte - Wikipedia

Battle between the Helvetii tribe and six Roman legions under the command of Gaius Julius Caesar in 58 BC. near the town of Bibrakty. Image: Marek Szyszko.

BOUDICCA Rebellion Against the Roman Empire illustration: Mariusz Kozik

 From Glory of Rome Legion Facebook. More of his images here ArtStation - Mariusz Kozik

A Call To Arms 1/32 Roman Infantry

 

The A Call To Arms 1/32 Ancient Wars Roman Infantry set is a highly detailed and collectible model set that captures the essence of ancient Roman warfare. Each model is 1/32 scale, standing approximately 54 mm high, and is cast in soft grey plastic. The set includes 16 highly-detailed unpainted plastic models of ancient Roman soldiers, each with four poses. These models are not toys and should be assembled and painted with polystyrene cement and acrylic paints (not included). The set is recommended for ages 14 and up, making it suitable for both collectors and model enthusiasts.

Barbarians | Official Trailer | Netflix

 Barbarians (2020 TV series) - Wikipedia