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Authors: Martin Gibbins Pages: 208pp Format: Hardcover You can view some page spreads, including a complete list of the armies from this book by clicking here. Warhammer Armies of Antiquity is a supplement for Warhammer Ancient Battles second edition, the popular rules set for fighting battles on the tabletop with model armies. This 208 page hardback book contains no fewer than 100 fully revised and updated army lists for the following forces from the ancient and medieval world.This book is NOT included in the Warhammer Historical sale.LIMITED QUANTITIES BACK IN STOCK
Authors: Martin Gibbins Pages: 208pp Format: Hardcover
You can view some page spreads, including a complete list of the armies from this book by clicking here. Warhammer Armies of Antiquity is a supplement for Warhammer Ancient Battles second edition, the popular rules set for fighting battles on the tabletop with model armies. This 208 page hardback book contains no fewer than 100 fully revised and updated army lists for the following forces from the ancient and medieval world.This book is NOT included in the Warhammer Historical sale.LIMITED QUANTITIES BACK IN STOCK
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Authors: Martin Gibbins based on original rules by Jervis Johnson, Rick Priestley, Alan Perry and Michael Perry Pages: 216pp Format: Hardcover Colour/B&W: Full Colour You can view some interactive spreads from this book by clicking here. Please note that this is a large file (3.6MB)You can view some smaller static spreads from this book by clicking here Rules for playing wargames set in the ancient and medieval world, utilising armies of model warriors, terrain and dice.Fully revised and updated second edition of this most popular ruleset for fighting battles on the tabletop with model armies.Copiously illustrated throughout with diagrams, artwork and photographs featuring the work of some of the world's foremost model makers, manufacturers and artists.A new selection of special rules allowing consistent and accurate representation of the tactical doctrines, weaponry, and cultures of ancient times.Fully revised army lists for Romans and Barbarians expanded and updated with the benefit of the most recent research.A selection of sample army rosters featuring forces from across the ages: Early Imperial romans, German Barbarians, New Kingdom Egyptian, Hittite Empire, Macedon, Persia, Danish Vikings, Anglo-Saxon, Crusaders and Saracens.Painstakingly compiled ready reference section for ease of use during your wargaming.
Authors: Martin Gibbins based on original rules by Jervis Johnson, Rick Priestley, Alan Perry and Michael Perry Pages: 216pp Format: Hardcover Colour/B&W: Full Colour
You can view some interactive spreads from this book by clicking here. Please note that this is a large file (3.6MB)You can view some smaller static spreads from this book by clicking here Rules for playing wargames set in the ancient and medieval world, utilising armies of model warriors, terrain and dice.Fully revised and updated second edition of this most popular ruleset for fighting battles on the tabletop with model armies.Copiously illustrated throughout with diagrams, artwork and photographs featuring the work of some of the world's foremost model makers, manufacturers and artists.A new selection of special rules allowing consistent and accurate representation of the tactical doctrines, weaponry, and cultures of ancient times.Fully revised army lists for Romans and Barbarians expanded and updated with the benefit of the most recent research.A selection of sample army rosters featuring forces from across the ages: Early Imperial romans, German Barbarians, New Kingdom Egyptian, Hittite Empire, Macedon, Persia, Danish Vikings, Anglo-Saxon, Crusaders and Saracens.Painstakingly compiled ready reference section for ease of use during your wargaming.
Ref: 60040286001
Limited numbers remain - please call to order. Author: Heine Baekkelund Pages: 128pp Format: Softcover Colour/B&W: Black & White with colour sections You can view some spreads from this book by clicking here Byzantium: Beyond the Golden Gate is a source book for Warhammer Ancient Battles.In the West, Rome may have fallen, but in the East, Byzantium ensured the Roman values and spirit endured for another 1000 years.This source book contains an historical overview of the period and covers events up to 1204 AD. During this period we see the rise of importance of the cavalryman on the field of battle and this book reflects that development as Byzantium repeatedly struggled and triumphed.Featured within this book are detailed army lists including:Early Byzantines 527-660 AD - including the armies of Justinian and Heraclius. Germanic Kingdoms 442-800 AD - including the armies of the Ostrogoths and Lombards. Sassanid Persians 226-649 AD - including armies for the early and later Sassanid period. Steppe Nomads 558-1200 AD - including the armies of the Magyars and Penchenegs. Thematic Byzantines 660- 1042 AD - including the armies of the Isaurian and Macedonian dynasties. Bulgars and Slavs 643- 1018 AD - including the armies of the early and later Bulgars. Early Caliphates 632- 1073 AD - including the armies of the Arab Conquest and Abbasids. The Rus 750-1250 AD - including the armies of the Early Pagan and Great Rus. Later Byzantines1042-1185 AD - including the armies of the Komnenian dynasty. Using these 9 lists and appendixes you can create over 35 different variations of armies from the Byzantine period. Also included are some Orders of Battle for some famous encounters from the period including:The Battle of Dara 530 AD. The Battle of Yarmuk 636 AD. The Battle of Dorostolon 971 AD. The Battle of Manizkert 1071 AD.
Limited numbers remain - please call to order. Author: Heine Baekkelund Pages: 128pp Format: Softcover Colour/B&W: Black & White with colour sections
You can view some spreads from this book by clicking here Byzantium: Beyond the Golden Gate is a source book for Warhammer Ancient Battles.In the West, Rome may have fallen, but in the East, Byzantium ensured the Roman values and spirit endured for another 1000 years.This source book contains an historical overview of the period and covers events up to 1204 AD. During this period we see the rise of importance of the cavalryman on the field of battle and this book reflects that development as Byzantium repeatedly struggled and triumphed.Featured within this book are detailed army lists including:Early Byzantines 527-660 AD - including the armies of Justinian and Heraclius. Germanic Kingdoms 442-800 AD - including the armies of the Ostrogoths and Lombards. Sassanid Persians 226-649 AD - including armies for the early and later Sassanid period. Steppe Nomads 558-1200 AD - including the armies of the Magyars and Penchenegs. Thematic Byzantines 660- 1042 AD - including the armies of the Isaurian and Macedonian dynasties. Bulgars and Slavs 643- 1018 AD - including the armies of the early and later Bulgars. Early Caliphates 632- 1073 AD - including the armies of the Arab Conquest and Abbasids. The Rus 750-1250 AD - including the armies of the Early Pagan and Great Rus. Later Byzantines1042-1185 AD - including the armies of the Komnenian dynasty. Using these 9 lists and appendixes you can create over 35 different variations of armies from the Byzantine period. Also included are some Orders of Battle for some famous encounters from the period including:The Battle of Dara 530 AD. The Battle of Yarmuk 636 AD. The Battle of Dorostolon 971 AD. The Battle of Manizkert 1071 AD.
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Limited numbers remain - call to order Author: Nigel Stillman Pages: 64pp Format: Softcover Colour/B&W: Black & White with colour sections Chariot Wars contains army lists for use with Warhammer Ancient Battles. Seven detailed lists cover the greatest empires of the ancient Middle East - 2500 BC to 500 BC: the age of chariot warfare.Each list covers one of the following great empires and nations, including allies and opponents, historical background information, and descriptions of troop types:Sumerian & Akkadian. New Kingdom Egyptian. Hammurabic Babylonia Empire. Hittite Empire. Mycenaean Greek and Trojan Armies. The Israelites. Assyrian Empire (including Babylonians). Chariot Wars is also a sourcebook of historical information for each army list, including detailed timelines of historical wars and campaigns which make use of controversial new research. There are also notes on tactics, painting, military organisation and informative illustrations and colour plates.
Limited numbers remain - call to order Author: Nigel Stillman Pages: 64pp Format: Softcover Colour/B&W: Black & White with colour sections
Chariot Wars contains army lists for use with Warhammer Ancient Battles. Seven detailed lists cover the greatest empires of the ancient Middle East - 2500 BC to 500 BC: the age of chariot warfare.Each list covers one of the following great empires and nations, including allies and opponents, historical background information, and descriptions of troop types:Sumerian & Akkadian. New Kingdom Egyptian. Hammurabic Babylonia Empire. Hittite Empire. Mycenaean Greek and Trojan Armies. The Israelites. Assyrian Empire (including Babylonians). Chariot Wars is also a sourcebook of historical information for each army list, including detailed timelines of historical wars and campaigns which make use of controversial new research. There are also notes on tactics, painting, military organisation and informative illustrations and colour plates.
Ref: 60040299016
Only a few left. Please phone to order Author: James Morris Pages: 64pp Format: Softcover Colour/B&W: Black & White with colour sections You can view some spreads from this book by clicking here Warfare in the spanish reconquista: 900-1250 ADRodrigo Diaz, better known as "El Cid", is one of the most famous warriors of the Middle Ages. His deeds are legendary and his adventures in a world of Moors and Christians, castillos and caballeros, provide ideal territory for games of Warhammer Ancient Battles.This source book contains an historical overview and detailed chronologies outlining the important events and battles of the time. This book will give you 8 detailed lists featuring: Armies of Christian Spain - The early Christian Kingdoms, the Age of El Cid and the Reconquista. Armies of Al-Andalus - The Caliphate of Cordoba, the Taifa Kings and the Later Taifas. Armies of the African Invaders - The Almoravids and the Almohads. Aliados y Mercenarios - Allies and Mercenaries available for hire to complement your armies. The age in which El Cid lived is one of the most colourful in military history and the armies are spectacular and varied and this is portrayed in a 16-page colour section. Accompanying each of the army lists are detailed notes on wargaming tactics, and collecting and painting the various armies that fought in Medieval Spain.The book also contains two new scenarios for games of Warhammer Ancient Battles, as well as a campaign system allowing you to hire El Cid himself!This is a supplement to Warhammer Ancient Battles. You will need a copy of Warhammer Ancient Battles to use the contents of this book.
Only a few left. Please phone to order Author: James Morris Pages: 64pp Format: Softcover Colour/B&W: Black & White with colour sections
You can view some spreads from this book by clicking here
Warfare in the spanish reconquista: 900-1250 ADRodrigo Diaz, better known as "El Cid", is one of the most famous warriors of the Middle Ages. His deeds are legendary and his adventures in a world of Moors and Christians, castillos and caballeros, provide ideal territory for games of Warhammer Ancient Battles.This source book contains an historical overview and detailed chronologies outlining the important events and battles of the time. This book will give you 8 detailed lists featuring: Armies of Christian Spain - The early Christian Kingdoms, the Age of El Cid and the Reconquista. Armies of Al-Andalus - The Caliphate of Cordoba, the Taifa Kings and the Later Taifas. Armies of the African Invaders - The Almoravids and the Almohads. Aliados y Mercenarios - Allies and Mercenaries available for hire to complement your armies. The age in which El Cid lived is one of the most colourful in military history and the armies are spectacular and varied and this is portrayed in a 16-page colour section. Accompanying each of the army lists are detailed notes on wargaming tactics, and collecting and painting the various armies that fought in Medieval Spain.The book also contains two new scenarios for games of Warhammer Ancient Battles, as well as a campaign system allowing you to hire El Cid himself!This is a supplement to Warhammer Ancient Battles. You will need a copy of Warhammer Ancient Battles to use the contents of this book.
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Limited numbers remain - call to order Authors: John Lambshead and Leslie Newsom Pages: 80pp Format: Softcover Colour/B&W: Black & White with colour sections Fall of the West is a sourcebook for use with Warhammer Ancient Battles. It contains information, rules and army lists covering the period that marked the end of the Western Roman Empire and the start of the Dark Ages - 350 AD to 468 AD. The history of the end of the Western Roman Empire Descriptions of the strategy, tactics, and compostion of the late Romance army and its Barbarian opponents. Biographies of famous Roman and Barbarian warlords, and rules for using them in Warhammer Ancient Battles. Descriptions of the most famous battles of the period, and guidelines for refighting the battles with Warhammer Ancient Battles. New scenarios and a campaign game for use with Warhammer Ancient Battles based on the border raids and small battles that were typical of warfare in this period. Watch On The Rhine -- a complete skirmish game. An army list that allows you to build the following armies: Roman Limitanei, Roman Comitatenses, Sea Raiders, Western Barbarians, Central Barbarians, Eastern Barbarians, North African, and Warlord. Sections on tactics, painting, collecting an army, military organisation and informative illustrations and colour plates.
Limited numbers remain - call to order Authors: John Lambshead and Leslie Newsom Pages: 80pp Format: Softcover Colour/B&W: Black & White with colour sections
Fall of the West is a sourcebook for use with Warhammer Ancient Battles. It contains information, rules and army lists covering the period that marked the end of the Western Roman Empire and the start of the Dark Ages - 350 AD to 468 AD. The history of the end of the Western Roman Empire Descriptions of the strategy, tactics, and compostion of the late Romance army and its Barbarian opponents. Biographies of famous Roman and Barbarian warlords, and rules for using them in Warhammer Ancient Battles. Descriptions of the most famous battles of the period, and guidelines for refighting the battles with Warhammer Ancient Battles. New scenarios and a campaign game for use with Warhammer Ancient Battles based on the border raids and small battles that were typical of warfare in this period. Watch On The Rhine -- a complete skirmish game. An army list that allows you to build the following armies: Roman Limitanei, Roman Comitatenses, Sea Raiders, Western Barbarians, Central Barbarians, Eastern Barbarians, North African, and Warlord. Sections on tactics, painting, collecting an army, military organisation and informative illustrations and colour plates.
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Limited numbers remain - call to order Author: Allen Curtis Pages: 112pp Format: Softcover Colour/B&W: Black & White with colour sections You can view some spreads from this book by clicking here Hannibal Barca was the most famous general of his age. At the Start of the 2nd Punic War, against all odds, he marched his army over two mountain ranges and took on the Roman Republic; the mightiest empire of the ancient world. He won famous victory after famous victory and campaigned in his enemies homeland for 15 years. Not for half a millennia would Rome be challenged by an external threat of the same magnitude.This source book contains a complete historical overview of the period taking in the three wars that Rome fought with the North African City state of Carthage (264 BC to 148 BC) with a description of the forces involved.Featured with in this book are detailed army lists for all the key protagonists: Punic Army (Wars 1-3) Republican Roman Army Spanish Numidians Early Gauls Ligurians
Limited numbers remain - call to order Author: Allen Curtis Pages: 112pp Format: Softcover Colour/B&W: Black & White with colour sections
Hannibal Barca was the most famous general of his age. At the Start of the 2nd Punic War, against all odds, he marched his army over two mountain ranges and took on the Roman Republic; the mightiest empire of the ancient world. He won famous victory after famous victory and campaigned in his enemies homeland for 15 years. Not for half a millennia would Rome be challenged by an external threat of the same magnitude.This source book contains a complete historical overview of the period taking in the three wars that Rome fought with the North African City state of Carthage (264 BC to 148 BC) with a description of the forces involved.Featured with in this book are detailed army lists for all the key protagonists: Punic Army (Wars 1-3) Republican Roman Army Spanish Numidians Early Gauls Ligurians
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Limited numbers remain - call to order Author: Guy Bowers Pages: 144pp Format: Softcover Colour/B&W: Black & White with colour sections You can view some spreads from this book by clicking here Storm the walls of Rome, lay siege to Jerusalem! Siege and Conquest is a rules expansion and sourcebook for Warhammer Ancient Battles. Throughout history, Sieges have decided the fates of nations. From the earliest Biblical times through the Roman period, the Crusades, the 100 Years War and into the age of gunpowder, peoples defended their walls from invaders looking for Conquest. Cities have held out against invaders for years by stubborn resistance, others have fallen purely at the hand of a traitor or exchange of coin. Featured within this book are the following: SIEGEA historical overview and full rules for siege warfare through the Biblical, Classical and Medieval Eras. The siege section of this book allows you to recreate a full siege campaign using a series of 10 scenarios, or as many wargamers prefer, the option to just move to the final deciding assault! By using the WAB points system, the besieger can create openings in the wall or undermine the fortification, whilst the besieged can attempt to shore up their beleaguered defences! This will allow you to complete a siege game in a couple of hours. CONQUESTScenarios and pitched battle variants as well as inspirational material for using terrain and weather in games, ideas for multiplayer games and developing your own campaigns of Siege and Conquest. Also included are exciting new rules for fighting in settlements such as villages and cities. These add a new level of tactical play on the tabletop in your games of Warhammer Ancient Battles. A full colour section is included showing a range of fortifications across the ages, armies deployed for battle and explanations of the rules in action! Besiege Constantinople, command Viking Raiders or defend the city of Troy.When the enemy are at the gates and your walls are crumbling, will your army hold?
Limited numbers remain - call to order Author: Guy Bowers Pages: 144pp Format: Softcover Colour/B&W: Black & White with colour sections
Storm the walls of Rome, lay siege to Jerusalem! Siege and Conquest is a rules expansion and sourcebook for Warhammer Ancient Battles. Throughout history, Sieges have decided the fates of nations. From the earliest Biblical times through the Roman period, the Crusades, the 100 Years War and into the age of gunpowder, peoples defended their walls from invaders looking for Conquest. Cities have held out against invaders for years by stubborn resistance, others have fallen purely at the hand of a traitor or exchange of coin. Featured within this book are the following: SIEGEA historical overview and full rules for siege warfare through the Biblical, Classical and Medieval Eras. The siege section of this book allows you to recreate a full siege campaign using a series of 10 scenarios, or as many wargamers prefer, the option to just move to the final deciding assault! By using the WAB points system, the besieger can create openings in the wall or undermine the fortification, whilst the besieged can attempt to shore up their beleaguered defences! This will allow you to complete a siege game in a couple of hours. CONQUESTScenarios and pitched battle variants as well as inspirational material for using terrain and weather in games, ideas for multiplayer games and developing your own campaigns of Siege and Conquest. Also included are exciting new rules for fighting in settlements such as villages and cities. These add a new level of tactical play on the tabletop in your games of Warhammer Ancient Battles. A full colour section is included showing a range of fortifications across the ages, armies deployed for battle and explanations of the rules in action! Besiege Constantinople, command Viking Raiders or defend the city of Troy.When the enemy are at the gates and your walls are crumbling, will your army hold?
Ref: 60040299022
Limited numbers remain - call to order Author: Simon Brown Pages: 48pp Format: Softcover Colour/B&W: Black & White with colour sections You can view some spreads from this book by clicking here Spartacus' Slave Revolt and the Servile Wars (135BC - 71 BC) is a source book for Warhammer Ancient Battles. Spartacus' Slave Revolt was also known as the Great Slave War and this supplement focuses on the events surrounding that War as well as providing details of the two earlier revolts. Featured within this book are army lists for the Slave and Roman armies, as well as a linear campaign for leading the slaves to freedom.
Limited numbers remain - call to order Author: Simon Brown Pages: 48pp Format: Softcover Colour/B&W: Black & White with colour sections
Spartacus' Slave Revolt and the Servile Wars (135BC - 71 BC) is a source book for Warhammer Ancient Battles. Spartacus' Slave Revolt was also known as the Great Slave War and this supplement focuses on the events surrounding that War as well as providing details of the two earlier revolts. Featured within this book are army lists for the Slave and Roman armies, as well as a linear campaign for leading the slaves to freedom.
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Author: John Kersey Pages: 144pp Format: Softcover Colour/B&W: Black & White with colour sections You can view some spreads from this book by clicking here The Art of War: The Chinese approach to warfare 2205 BCE – 280 CE is a source book for Warhammer Ancient Battles.China has the longest continuous civilisation in history and was finally unified by the First Emperor in 221 BCE. The Warring States period was over, and Qin victorious! Yet only 16 years later, the Qin Dynasty was in turmoil, the Emperor dead and all that would remain of his legacy would be the silent warriors of Xian- the Terracotta army. This source book contains an historical overview that covers the principle military events and developments of Chinese culture from small bands of tribal warriors right up to the mighty Imperial armies that dominated Asia. Featured within this book are detailed army lists including: Shang Dynasty Zhou Dynasty Warring States Eastern Steppe Nomads Han Dynasty Red Eyebrow Rebels Yellow Scarves Religious Cultists Three Kingdoms
Author: John Kersey Pages: 144pp Format: Softcover Colour/B&W: Black & White with colour sections
The Art of War: The Chinese approach to warfare 2205 BCE – 280 CE is a source book for Warhammer Ancient Battles.China has the longest continuous civilisation in history and was finally unified by the First Emperor in 221 BCE. The Warring States period was over, and Qin victorious! Yet only 16 years later, the Qin Dynasty was in turmoil, the Emperor dead and all that would remain of his legacy would be the silent warriors of Xian- the Terracotta army. This source book contains an historical overview that covers the principle military events and developments of Chinese culture from small bands of tribal warriors right up to the mighty Imperial armies that dominated Asia. Featured within this book are detailed army lists including: Shang Dynasty Zhou Dynasty Warring States Eastern Steppe Nomads Han Dynasty Red Eyebrow Rebels Yellow Scarves Religious Cultists Three Kingdoms
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Authors: John Bianchi with Dan Minculescu and Steve Schifani Pages: 144pp Format: Softcover Colour/B&W: Black & White with colour sections You can view some spreads from this book by clicking here 1462: a Walachian prince and his small army stand alone against the military might of the Ottoman Empire. But this prince, Vlad Tepes, is no ordinary man: he succeeds in driving the best-trained army in the world from his homeland through a campaign of relentless terror. Employing a scorched earth policy, along with ambushes, night attacks, and the tactics of fear – by which more than 20,000 Turks were impaled on wooden stakes – he earns his bloody nickname “Vlad the Impaler,” and ensures his own immortality. This source book contains an historical overview of the period and a chronology detailing the important events and battles from the age of “Vlad the Impaler” and the Ottoman Turks. It tells the true story of this controversial figure – who was both hero and villain – against the rich backdrop of Medieval Balkan history. Featured within this book are the following detailed army lists: The Kingdom of Hungary - (1280-1526) Moldavia and Walachia - (1330-1527) The Ottoman Turks - (1281-1526) Serbia - (1282-1459) The Bulgars - (1280-1396) Albania - (1286-1479) Byzantium - (1280-1460) The Achaian Franks - (1261-1332) The Grand Company of Catalans - (1302-1388) Accompanying each of the army lists are detailed notes on Warhammer Ancient Battles tactics, and collecting and painting the armies from this tumultuous period in South Eastern European history along with details of some of the principle characters of the period. Also included are six historical scenarios including Nicopolis, Varna and Belgrade and a campaign based on Vlad Tepes’s 1462 defence of Walachia against the Ottoman Turks and Mehmet II, the Conqueror of Constantinople.
Authors: John Bianchi with Dan Minculescu and Steve Schifani Pages: 144pp Format: Softcover Colour/B&W: Black & White with colour sections
You can view some spreads from this book by clicking here 1462: a Walachian prince and his small army stand alone against the military might of the Ottoman Empire. But this prince, Vlad Tepes, is no ordinary man: he succeeds in driving the best-trained army in the world from his homeland through a campaign of relentless terror. Employing a scorched earth policy, along with ambushes, night attacks, and the tactics of fear – by which more than 20,000 Turks were impaled on wooden stakes – he earns his bloody nickname “Vlad the Impaler,” and ensures his own immortality. This source book contains an historical overview of the period and a chronology detailing the important events and battles from the age of “Vlad the Impaler” and the Ottoman Turks. It tells the true story of this controversial figure – who was both hero and villain – against the rich backdrop of Medieval Balkan history. Featured within this book are the following detailed army lists: The Kingdom of Hungary - (1280-1526) Moldavia and Walachia - (1330-1527) The Ottoman Turks - (1281-1526) Serbia - (1282-1459) The Bulgars - (1280-1396) Albania - (1286-1479) Byzantium - (1280-1460) The Achaian Franks - (1261-1332) The Grand Company of Catalans - (1302-1388) Accompanying each of the army lists are detailed notes on Warhammer Ancient Battles tactics, and collecting and painting the armies from this tumultuous period in South Eastern European history along with details of some of the principle characters of the period. Also included are six historical scenarios including Nicopolis, Varna and Belgrade and a campaign based on Vlad Tepes’s 1462 defence of Walachia against the Ottoman Turks and Mehmet II, the Conqueror of Constantinople.
