Ancients

Cynoscephalae Scenario

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The battle of Cynoscephalae in 197BC pitted Greek phalanxes against Roman legions. This scenario recreates that battle for the Vis Bellica rules set.

War Machines In Warhammer Ancients

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Jeff Jonas has an article on using war machines in Warhammer Ancient Battles. There are some nice pictures of painted Roman war machine models, and a good discussion of their use by the legions.

Illustrated History of the Roman Empire

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The Illustrated History of the Roman Empire website is just that — a neat historical site with loads of pictures and interactive map. There is lots of fodder here for historical wargamers.

Jervis on Warhammer Ancients Battles

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Lochagos, at the Lochagos website has collected all of the postings that Jervis Johnson made regarding Warhammer Ancients Battles, on the WAB Ancients List. Lochagos cautions that, while these are not official rulings, they do provide some insight into JJ’s thinking.

Ancient Mesopotamia Website

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The British Museum has a very nice presentation on the art, culture and …. warfare! … of ancient Mesopotamia.