This army represents the last phases of Minoan civilisation once Crete had fallen to Greek speaking invaders – it might therefore equally well be described as an Helladic or Achaean force covering the early Greek city states of the Aegean region. Some scholars identify the Cretans and surrounding Aegean islands with the Sea Peoples who invaded Egypt and the Levant in the time of Rameses III. The Hyksos pharoahs of Avaris built palaces decorated in Minoan style and the last (Great Hyksos) arguably have Greek names.
We've put together this fantastic army deal to get you started with an Early Achaean or Mycaenean force. This bundle gives you 88 infantry and 3 chariots - the perfect starting point for a Bronze Age army!
Bundle contents:
- 32 Mycenaean or Minoan Medium Infantry with Long Spears
- 16 Mycenaean or Minoan Light Infantry Archers
- 16 Light Infantry Skirmishers or Chariot Runners with Javelins
- 8 Skirmishers with Slings
- 3 Light Chariots with Spear-Armed Crew
- Free Lukka Medium Infantry Mercenary Warband
Models supplied unassembled and unpainted
