AP-71B - Persian Heavy Cavalry Papau New Guinea The 9th Legion

The 9th Legion

this figure provides an excellent foundation for any World War II collection

these highly trained crews operated under intense battlefield conditions

particularly during rapidly changing battlefield conditions where support weapons needed to respond within moments

where rapid manoeuvre was often impossible

AP-71B - Persian Heavy Cavalry Papau New Guinea The 9th LegionThe Achaemenid Empire encompassed a vast and diverse range of territories, from Anatolia and Egypt to the Indus Valley. This diversity was reflected in its cavalry, which included units from various ethnic groups such as Medes, Persians, Bactrians, Scythians, and Sakas. Each group brought its own unique style of cavalry warfare, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the Achaemenid cavalry.