End of Antiquity Campaign: The First Crusade (612 - 710)

**b257** · October 15, 2012, 10:52 PM

Mother of God Caudillo, Your work just gets better and better. I'm more eager for this mod now with the excellent work you and MHP have shown so far.

**Caudillo87** · October 16, 2012, 12:00 AM

Persians

Paighan Infantry and Banner

Syrian Archers

**The Crooked Philosopher** · March 11, 2013, 07:21 AM

The Sassanid levy infantrymen seems to use flat wicker shield instead of curved wicker shield, why? Can anyone explain why? thank you.

**Caudillo87** · March 11, 2013, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by The Crooked Philosopher

The Sassanid levy infantrymen seems to use flat wicker shield instead of curved wicker shield, why? Can anyone explain why? thank you.

The Sassanids saw themselves as the heirs to the ancient Achaemenid Empire and firmly upheld the old traditions of the Great Army of the Great Persian Kings. This was greatly displayed in the uniforms and armor of the Sassanid Army. It was more evident in the beginning of the Empire but dwindled as the empire evolved to counter its foes. The large wicker shields were one of the enduring items held from ancient times, why the were not curved I do not know - but I do know that they were intended to be used like a pavise shield and implanted in the ground to give cover to the archers as they wasted away enemy ranks, and flat shields gave more protection.

Also, to the ancient Eranians the infantry was not given any consideration in training or protectional concern, therefore there was no need to offer the Phaigan that curve for extra protection.

I hope this is close and good enough to answer your question if you have any more please let me know.

**The Crooked Philosopher** · March 11, 2013, 11:10 PM

Hmm, that's a logical answer but what about the description from Sassanid historian that describe curved oblong shaped shield covered with raw hide. Is it still used by the Sassanids during this period?

**The Crooked Philosopher** · March 11, 2013, 11:10 PM

Sorry, it should be Roman historian.

**Heathen Storm** · October 16, 2012, 12:02 AM

Omg! Your work has increased more than I thought was possible - and it was GREAT before! I love those Roman units mate. +Rep!

**Caudillo87** · October 16, 2012, 01:06 AM

Persian Allies

Sughdian Nobles, Will be mounted

Sughdian Heavy Infantry

**Stath's** · October 16, 2012, 05:30 AM

Beautiful units!!!

**karaislam** · October 16, 2012, 08:27 AM

i like these persians more.too natural and relaxing my eyes.

**karaislam** · October 16, 2012, 08:29 AM

about my ansar warriors.its finished just waiting for the shield textures.

im still in searching of better normal map creating.

if anyone who knows crazybump using in m2tw i ll be thankful to him.

**tomySVK** · October 16, 2012, 02:09 PM

Excellent units! Magnificient work! I really like the Roman spatha

**Reno Melitensis** · October 16, 2012, 02:31 PM

Great work guys, +rep to both.

Cheers.

**Jedi Knight** · October 16, 2012, 04:02 PM

Awesome work. Especially i like the faces you made MHP. Good luck in your project.

**karaislam** · October 16, 2012, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by Jedi Knight

Awesome work. Especially i like the faces you made MHP. Good luck in your project.

thanks dost.

**Rampante-Cid** · October 16, 2012, 05:30 PM

Wow, I really impresed with you units Caudillo and MHP. About the roman units you will include some units of the Exarchade of Ravenna?

Like this:

Spoiler Alert, click show to read:

**karaislam** · October 16, 2012, 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by Rampante-Cid

Wow, I really impresed with you units Caudillo and MHP. About the roman units you will include some units of the Exarchade of Ravenna?

Like this:

Spoiler Alert, click show to read:

that unit exactly for caudillo87.he makes these kind units best in twc.

**AnthoniusII** · October 17, 2012, 02:54 AM

@Caudillo87
Contact Koultouras
You can find him here too.
He has done the "Avar" Lombard King's helmet exactly as the real one.
Exelent work guys.