"Korean Light Cavalry" Topic
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| Tango01 | 20 Jul 2018 12:20 p.m. PST |
"For much of the 16th century Korea was relatively peaceful. It was a loyal vassal of Ming China, and while it certainly had internal problems and conflicts, it was largely undisturbed by its neighbours. That all changed in 1592 when a massive invasion by Japan threw the ill-prepared country into chaos, causing war and famine for the next six years until the Japanese were expelled. In the following century Korea suffered two further invasions, both from the Jurchen tribe (later called Manchu), all of which revealed the shortcomings of the country's military establishment. Korean strength lay in defence of fortified positions, and in her navy, but her cavalry was largely based on that of the neighbouring Jurchens, who were very good horsemen, yet Korean cavalry rarely matched that quality. Sadly we could find no respectable amount of evidence for the cavalry of Korea during the two hundred years covered by this set and its fellows in the RedBox range. With close ties and similar influences, much of it must have been very similar to that of Ming China, but these light cavalrymen are quite distinctive as they all wear the stiffened Korean felt hat, here with a particularly large brim. The robe they wear is classic garb of the time, and there is no sign of any armour. Five are archers, as was much of the cavalry, and four are using this weapon in various poses, all of which we liked. The fifth man has drawn his sword and looks to his right, while the sixth has a long spear which he is using against a dismounted opponent. All these are valid weapons, and we have no reason to doubt the accuracy of anything here…."
Full review here link
Amicalement
Armand
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| skipper John | 20 Jul 2018 6:02 p.m. PST |
My first thoughts were "EXCELLENT!" But, reading the review the riders are much too big for the horses and won't stay. How ever did THAT get past quality control? So sad. |
| Tango01 | 20 Jul 2018 9:15 p.m. PST |
Sorry for that my friend… even that… they look good! (smile)
More here
Korean Heavy Cavalry Set 1 link
Korean Heavy Cavalry Set 2
link Korean Guerrilla Cavalry link Hope you enjoy! Amicalement
Armand |
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finally paints the first of his Gauls...
