Author Topic: Raglan's Back of Beyond Project (Read 70989 times)

Metternich · « **Reply #60 on:** February 08, 2019, 02:37:45 PM »

The church is stupendous.

Lord Raglan · « **Reply #61 on:** February 08, 2019, 04:00:11 PM »

Quote from: Metternich on February 08, 2019, 02:37:45 PM

The church is stupendous.

wait until its painted

juergen c. olk · « **Reply #62 on:** February 14, 2019, 01:21:33 PM »

Very Nice..

Lord Raglan · « **Reply #63 on:** February 24, 2019, 03:56:07 PM »

Lord Raglan · « **Reply #64 on:** February 24, 2019, 03:59:50 PM »

base colours down

Ogrob · « **Reply #65 on:** February 24, 2019, 04:13:52 PM »

Beautiful.

Traveler Man · « **Reply #66 on:** February 25, 2019, 08:42:24 PM »

Awesome!

Lord Raglan · « **Reply #67 on:** February 27, 2019, 06:04:09 PM »

Red Cavalry Squadron from the 1st Cavalry Army, also know as Budyonny's Cavalry Army

This army played an important role in winning the Civil War for the Bolsheviks, driving the White General Anton Denikin back from his advance towards Moscow. In 1920 Budyonny's Cavalry Army took part in the defence from Poland during the Polish-Bolshevik War, at first with remarkable success. The 1st Cavalry Army pushed Polish forces out of Ukraine and broke through Polish southern frontlines, but later was bogged down at Lvov. This in turn led to a heavy defeat of the rest of the Bolshevik forces in the Battle of Warsaw. When Budyonny's Cavalry finally joined the battle it was also soundly defeated in the Battle of Komarów, known as the last great cavalry battle in history. At this point, the 1st Cavalry Army's morale and discipline were at a low point and robbery and violence against the civilian population became commonplace. The 1st Cavalry Army also became known for periodic outbreaks of murderous anti-semitism.

The remains of the 1st Cavalry Army were sent south to fight Wrangel’s White forces in Ukraine and the Crimea. In May 1921 the 1st Cavalry Army was moved to North Caucasus. This movement was the basis of myth about the invincible 1st Cavalry Army, which has been cultivated by Soviet propaganda. On 4 May, its field headquarters was used to form the headquarters of the North Caucasus Military District (2nd formation). However, troops remained subordinated to the army staff until its dissolution on 11 October 1923.

The march of the 1st Cavalry Army became popular after the Russian Civil War and was celebrated in a song, We are the Red Cavalry (Russian: Мы красная кавалерия). Other titles of the song were "Мы красные кавалеристы" (We, Red cavalrymen) and "[Марш Буденного]" (Budenny march), and "Марш красных конников" (March of the Red horsemen). In commemoration, a monument to the 1st Cavalry Army was constructed in Lvov oblast, Ukraine.

Text courtesy of: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1st_Cavalry_Army

marianas_gamer · « **Reply #68 on:** February 27, 2019, 07:48:51 PM »

Excellent! They can play on my table anytime! I am sure that your flag is correct but it strikes me as a very modern design.
Lon

Lord Raglan · « **Reply #69 on:** February 27, 2019, 09:37:01 PM »

Quote from: marianas_gamer on February 27, 2019, 07:48:51 PM

Excellent! They can play on my table anytime! I am sure that your flag is correct but it strikes me as a very modern design.
Lon

I picked the flags up from eBay some time ago, they were being sold as appropriate for the RCW?

Lord Raglan · « **Reply #70 on:** February 27, 2019, 10:03:27 PM »

2nd Squadron

Johnno · « **Reply #71 on:** February 27, 2019, 11:04:23 PM »

Simply beautiful!

cuprum · « **Reply #72 on:** February 28, 2019, 03:31:56 AM »

The figures are painted perfectly! But the flags are fantasy ...
The slogan on the banners - the period of the Second World War. Lenin's image - from the Soviet posters of the 70s period)))

What the real battle banners of the Reds looked like, you can see here:
http://siberia-miniatures.ru/forum/showthread.php?fid=12&tid=94&block=0

Lord Raglan · « **Reply #73 on:** February 28, 2019, 07:27:25 AM »

Thank you my learnid Russian friend, I am always impressed with the depth of your knowledge in these matters.

Mike Blake · « **Reply #74 on:** February 28, 2019, 01:55:18 PM »

The cavalry are excellent and very inspirational.

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