Nice
I always like to see the Varyags. When norsemen attacked and tried to conquerer the city Constantinople. The current Emperor (can't remember which one) ending up hiring a Retinue of Norse warriors as his personal bodygaurd. Impressed with their tenacity and voraciousness in combat.
It would interesting to see the faction leader accompanied by a retinue of Norse sell-swords.
Last edited by Alkimachos; February 17, 2011 at 08:15 AM.
Today in Greece (and the rest of the world) we remember:
Τhis is a Greek old song about the City of Constantine:
Last edited by Alkimachos; May 29, 2011 at 08:10 AM.
that was a loose by advance battle...
400 genoeses presents while the siege, Wiki say then Zustiniani was responsible of VIP defense-points. He was Protostrator(military office), I don't think then Danish sent any soldiers in 1453...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giovanni_Giustiniani
Personnaly, I would rather defend this greek despotat:
Δεσποτάτο του Μυστρά
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They had no chice, they just had to fight a battle they couldn't win...
What would they do without Constantinople?
Actually they tried to defend Morea as far as I know.
Not sure if these pictures were already posted:
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Last edited by Domen123; May 29, 2011 at 11:14 AM.
Last edited by dannyalex; June 27, 2011 at 03:31 PM.
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