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Title: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on January 01, 2019, 06:07:22 PM: Dunsterforce, officially called the British Military Mission to the Caucasus, was a secret force of 450 to 1,000 imperial soldiers commanded by Major-General Lionel C. Dunsterville. Its mission was to safeguard the immense oil installations at Baku from the Ottomans and the Germans, while organizing local groups of Armenians, Georgians, and anti-Bolsheviks to safeguard the railways and approaches to Afghanistan and India.

Text courtesy of 1914-1918 Online.

British Officers
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My Dunsterforce collection consists of the following units:

4 x British Officers
3 x 8 man British Infantry Sections
3 x 10 man Gurkha Infantry Sections
1 x 10 man Sikh Infantry Section
2 x British HMG Teams
3 x 18 pdr Artillery Guns with 6 crew
1 x 9 man British Hussar Cavalry Troop
1 x 9 man Indian Lancer Cavalry Troop
2 x Austin Armoured Cars
1 x Lanchester Armoured Car
5 x Ford Vans
1 x Sopwith Camel
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on January 01, 2019, 06:12:29 PM: By war’s end, 890,000 British imperial soldiers had served in the Middle Eastern theatre, suffering roughly 95,000 casualties, with a financial cost of £350 million. It was into this muddled, secondary or “side-show” theatre of war that Dunsterforce, an undersized, elite, secret unit made up of 450 choice soldiers of “highly individualistic characters of the do or die type” from across the empire, was deployed in 1918 to seize the oil installations at Baku on the western shore of the Caspian Sea. Oil progressively became more important in British strategic thought and action, most notably in 1918, and into the peace negotiations. This mission was officially sanctioned in December 1917 as the British Military Mission to the Caucasus — commonly known as Dunsterforce, after its commander Major-General Lionel C. Dunsterville (1865-1946).

British Communication Officers

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Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on January 01, 2019, 06:22:49 PM: Given the turmoil created by the various ethnic groups and factions operating in the Caucasus region, it was necessary for the commander of this force to be familiar with the capricious state of affairs. Dunsterville met the criteria, as he was fluent in Urdu, Punjabi, Pashtu, Persian, Russian, German, French and Chinese. By this time, Dunsterville was already a legendary figure thanks to his childhood friend Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936), who immortalized him as the bold leader “Stalky” in the boyhood picaresque adventure tale Stalky and Co. (1899).

9th Service Battalion - Royal Warwickshire Regiment

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Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on January 01, 2019, 06:45:32 PM: Major-General Dunsterville’s first task was to organize a coherent body of resistance out of the miscellaneous, and often mutually hostile, groups of anti-Bolshevik Russians, anti-Ottoman Georgians, Armenians, and Assyrians spread across the Caucasus region. Once established, the primary mission of his collective force was to guard the Transcaucasian Railway line from the Russian cities of Baku to Tbilisi, in addition to protecting natural resources, including the oil fields at Baku, from the Ottomans (and the Germans), while defending the 51 percent stake in the Anglo-Persian Oil Company owned by the British government. It was also hoped that Dunsterville could aid in the establishment and maintenance of an independent group of nations — Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan — although this was a secondary objective in order to facilitate the application of the primary concern i.e. oil. Another reason for occupying Baku was to prevent the enemy route to India. The Berlin-Batum-Baku-Bukhara line was a more dangerous enemy route to the Indian frontier than was Wilhelm II, German Emperor’s (1859-1941) envisioned Berlin-to-Baghdad railway.

7th Service Battalion - Gloucestershire Regiment

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Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on January 01, 2019, 06:49:34 PM: The conditions and geography of the Middle East and Caucasus in which Dunsterforce traversed and fought were unrelenting and austere. Marches of ten to thirty miles per day under blistering temperatures topping 50C or plummeting to -40C in mountain passes exceeding 10,000 feet became routine. They were often treated as unwelcome strangers in lands wracked by drought, famine, genocide, and civil war. Isolated from immediate reinforcements or a reliable supply-line, the men of Dunsterforce trudged forward from Basra to Baghdad to Baku. They were ostensibly wandering orphans of the war, and dubbed by one participant as “no man’s child.

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Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: marianas_gamer on January 01, 2019, 07:53:56 PM: Great start!! :-* :-*
Lon
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: FramFramson on January 01, 2019, 09:55:59 PM: Dunsterville was Stalky?! I'll be poleaxed!

Well, the things you learn...
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on January 02, 2019, 07:03:11 PM: 39th Machine Gun Company

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Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on January 02, 2019, 07:09:29 PM: The Hush Hush Army - The Adventures of Dunsterforce Part 1:

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Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LExMogcEh0
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on January 02, 2019, 09:01:28 PM: British Artillery Battery

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Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: flatpack on January 02, 2019, 10:57:36 PM: Smashing stuff old boy.
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: juergen c. olk on January 04, 2019, 01:50:30 AM: Nailed it. really like the Batteries.
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on January 04, 2019, 08:50:51 PM: 9th Service Battalion - Worcestershire Regiment

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Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Driscoles on January 05, 2019, 10:57:17 AM: Very cool collection. Nicely painted too !
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on January 05, 2019, 11:31:48 AM: (http://Indian Army - Sikh Infantry)

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Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on January 05, 2019, 02:26:46 PM: 1/2nd Gurkha Rifles

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Two men of the 1/2nd Gurkhas received Indian Orders of Merit. 3695 Havildar Kule Thapa:

He was in command of a small guard that was in a house surrounded by the enemy. Although heavily attacked and hard-pressed for nine hours, he beat off all attacks until relief arrived. He behaved throughout with the greatest coolness and resource, inspiring his men by his magnificent example. This non-commissioned officer has previously done good work in carrying out daring patrols and bringing back valuable information.

and 3966 Lance Naik Kuman Singh Gurung:

It was largely due to the skill and initiative with which this non-commissioned officer used his Lewis Gun that his platoon was able to advance as rapidly as it did. On one occasion when heavy enfilade fire from a house was delaying the advance, he left two men with a Lewis gun to give covering fire and with the remainder of his section rushed the house, killing a number of the enemy, including an officer, and taking several prisoners.

For the operations in Resht and at Imam Zadeh Hachem a month previously awards of the Indian Distinguished Service Medal were made to nine officers and men of 1/2nd Gurkhas: Subadar Aiman Rana; Jemadar Nandbir Thapa; 3489 Havildar Tilakchand Gurung; 199 Lance Naik Kalu Gharti; 3222 Lance Naik Maniraj Gurung; 1833 Lance Naik Balbir Rai; 1234 Rifleman Singbir Thapa; 455 Rifleman Kahar Sing Rana and 4535 Rifleman Jagia Khattrie.
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: SaltBrushBill on January 06, 2019, 09:31:22 AM: These are just great.

Might I recommend anyone seriously interested to pay a visit to the museum of the Royal Hampshire Regiment at Winchester where the friendly and helpful staff have lots of original documents and photographs and, from my experience, are only too delighted to show them to anyone who is seriously interested and will do photocopying (leave a donation!)
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on January 06, 2019, 01:16:56 PM: Thanks for the heads up buddy!!
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on January 06, 2019, 01:45:46 PM: 1/3rd Gurkha Rifles

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War Cry: Jai Maha Kali, Ayo Gorkhali (Hail Goddess Kali, The Gorkhas are here)
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on January 06, 2019, 03:53:39 PM: 1/6th Gurkha Rifles

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Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on January 06, 2019, 07:53:07 PM: Caucasus−Islam Forces - Austro−Hungarian Infantry

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Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on January 06, 2019, 08:30:36 PM: The Hush Hush Army - The Adventures of Dunsterforce Part 2:

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Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpjiUwWg-zM
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: juergen c. olk on February 14, 2019, 01:07:33 PM: Looks great.I still have to do Ghurkas and more artillery,they look fantastic,your paint jobs.
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: ecwcaptain on February 14, 2019, 03:43:29 PM: Fantastic!

Hope you are enjoying the book.
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on February 14, 2019, 11:53:18 PM: Quote from: ecwcaptain on February 14, 2019, 03:43:29 PM
Hope you are enjoying the book.

Loving the book sir!!

I have loads more units painted, but the crappy British daylight is not great for taking photos.
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: janner on February 17, 2019, 05:55:40 AM: Looking good, Gareth :)
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: abhorsen950 on February 17, 2019, 08:06:30 AM: This thread is superb, lovely miniatures and learning something new about the First World War alongside! Congratulations!
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: ecwcaptain on February 22, 2019, 04:48:51 PM: Abhorsen950...

The following link will take you to a thread about the new scenario book about Dunsterforce.

https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=112880.0

Regards,
Bob
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on February 26, 2019, 06:09:53 PM: Ottoman Turk Forward Observer and Trench Catapult

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Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on February 26, 2019, 07:36:35 PM: Quote from: janner on February 17, 2019, 05:55:40 AM
Looking good, Gareth :)

Good to hear from you Stephen, hope you are keeping well.
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on February 26, 2019, 08:01:15 PM: Ottoman Turk HMG Section with Infantry Support

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Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on February 27, 2019, 05:48:05 PM: Ottoman Turk Artillery Battery with four Krupp 75mm Guns

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Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: marianas_gamer on February 27, 2019, 07:44:39 PM: Nice work on your Turks! They look the business. :-* :-* I am looking forward to seeing these on the table.
Lon
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on February 27, 2019, 09:41:52 PM: Quote from: marianas_gamer on February 27, 2019, 07:44:39 PM
Nice work on your Turks! They look the business. :-* :-* I am looking forward to seeing these on the table.
Lon

Cheers Lon

150 infantry and 24 cavalry to follow, which should give me enough to cover every scenario in the Dunsterforce campaign :D

Gareth
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: DonVoss on March 03, 2019, 04:00:59 AM: What a great collection.... :o

Thanx for posting...very inspiring.

Cheers,
Don...:)
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 03, 2019, 11:33:15 AM: Cheers Don

I am just putting the finishing touches on the Turkish lancers.

Gareth
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 05, 2019, 08:31:55 AM: A Squadron of the 14th (King's) Hussars (Colonel Bridges)

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Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: marianas_gamer on March 05, 2019, 09:48:49 AM: Nice! I am impressed by the rapidity that you crank these out and still get such nice results. Are these Brigade minis?
Lon
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 05, 2019, 10:33:54 AM: Yes, all Brigade horses and riders mate.

I am doing an Aussie light horse company next month, about 50 cav in total.

Gareth
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 05, 2019, 08:08:21 PM: Ottoman Turks in German Uniforms

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Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 10, 2019, 06:57:32 PM: Arab Allies to the Ottoman Turks

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Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: tumeveumevla on March 10, 2019, 07:03:07 PM: I love this period :-* :-* :-*. What are the Turkish brands?

sebastien
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 10, 2019, 07:10:15 PM: I have used Copplestone, Brigade, Renegade, Gripping Beast and Forgotten Front Miniatures.
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 15, 2019, 07:41:29 PM: Ottoman Turk 7th Lancer Regiment (3rd Cavalry Division)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BlYlDbTQeXI/XIv9upte07I/AAAAAAAAMmg/FOMD2KPVT_woPQkqd8xgJIX1UfkdxKccQCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%252818%2529.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j4aWTpDgSnQ/XIv9umnxeeI/AAAAAAAAMmc/6hZEYJSdZPYASlTJcENwd_2XQN2PM5n-wCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%252817%2529.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WMUQFp_uq1o/XIv9unF_AdI/AAAAAAAAMmY/47XoTllKC14IuavKY05ztFGkv6ush1xYwCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail.jpg)
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 19, 2019, 07:40:06 PM: Ottoman Turk Infantry

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oYK5elAu7iM/XJFEv7jaa2I/AAAAAAAAMm0/0EezkLLtT9sgm6270SUWLyOM-VBnTHd2ACLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%25287%2529.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PsTuQyTHwbc/XJFEv1wHdQI/AAAAAAAAMmw/p5on4qD0yO0vLhprE5GA_RriVRLH9ddCACLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%25285%2529.jpg)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cwzppoCrbfw/XJFEv_O7dFI/AAAAAAAAMm4/wOFbcSm_Kts7JgNdkt57kWakyzuQOJY6QCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%25288%2529.jpg)
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 19, 2019, 07:53:59 PM: Ottoman Turk Infantry in German supplied uniforms

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UBFMYSJJIc8/XJFG_-c2M4I/AAAAAAAAMnY/2YPnsQumhHQhFsJ00f8QOoRTNM_tit8_QCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%252817%2529.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rMoxW_NgpA4/XJFG-8liL7I/AAAAAAAAMnU/c-S5h5EB490_ZRTmxLbutjftlEaRT7wwACLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%252814%2529.jpg)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DSDVC5qAI98/XJFG-7B0ULI/AAAAAAAAMnM/AqZiYekQpmETuM10be2i4UsgBPT6et-LgCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%252816%2529.jpg)
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 19, 2019, 07:58:54 PM: Ottoman Turk Company Command Group

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-p-gmZhukD6w/XJFHAAP0bjI/AAAAAAAAMnc/SIPsOXBMyrYK79-BvRMcURDPBuTLVuX3QCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%252823%2529.jpg)
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 20, 2019, 10:57:54 PM: Ottoman Turk Infantry with HMG Support

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PnBwaFuMH9I/XJLEb0-B1RI/AAAAAAAAMn8/t8yn9PRZoLE8L19_AzyuZC38VyzudtiTACLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%252813%2529.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pTLEWW_hdeE/XJLEcNu5LWI/AAAAAAAAMn0/5KzINTtyMbw2kplF92VZDRQwcCfprpHbgCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%252820%2529.jpg)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NJNzq9oyE3k/XJLEb-CBeAI/AAAAAAAAMn4/d2xvHL5Rd3sEp7klFPO-TlNGcuIsl4wOACLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%252821%2529.jpg)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IjjD6N-pgi8/XJLEeYioDHI/AAAAAAAAMoA/3s9z3OlKHhwhEfY4AdSEiyRa15ssFcMeACLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%252811%2529.jpg)
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: monk2002uk on March 21, 2019, 08:25:38 AM: Very nice work, as always. Especially capturing something of the variability in uniforms.

Robert
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Sparrow on March 23, 2019, 07:57:51 AM: Really nice!
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Dashetal on March 23, 2019, 06:12:56 PM: Nicely done! A question for you, how does Forgotten Front Miniatures match up with Copplestone figures? I am eyeing the Chinese lancers.
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 23, 2019, 06:14:50 PM: Quote from: Dashetal on March 23, 2019, 06:12:56 PM
Nicely done! A question for you, how does Forgotten Front Miniatures match up with Copplestone figures? I am eyeing the Chinese lancers.

Perfect match buddy
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Dashetal on March 23, 2019, 07:07:11 PM: Thanks now my wallet is starting to whine. lol
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 23, 2019, 07:09:30 PM: Just don't tell the wife
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 26, 2019, 12:33:32 AM: more Ottoman Turk Infantry

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YmEwlrA3LV4/XJlyK7f_uAI/AAAAAAAAMts/Qk6hW1AmJFQAaWTufFFIZ2hcNRHrPEQ7ACLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%252853%2529.jpg)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IFneYosQ9m8/XJlyK4Ulo6I/AAAAAAAAMto/JGzl7baWrkEifKROGjPdvx70njvwCMwbACLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%252854%2529.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iP3U2z9wQl4/XJlyK0CX_dI/AAAAAAAAMtk/kLrG1UdF4VkdCu5qc-AFqzlED8kf6SXiwCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%252856%2529.jpg)
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: archiduque on March 29, 2019, 01:57:45 PM: Excellent stuff!! ;)
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 06, 2019, 11:13:06 PM: Lawrence of Arabia

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SQZjFVgv9dM/XM7Xug5Gt5I/AAAAAAAAM9w/0LVdfRP7CMUHYbGBagycs1_-UcDr_KznQCLcBGAs/s1600/thumbnail%2B%252811%2529.jpg)

Thomas Edward Lawrence, CB, DSO (16 August 1888 – 19 May 1935) was a British archaeologist, army officer, diplomat, and writer. He was renowned for his liaison role during the Sinai and Palestine Campaign and the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire during the First World War. The breadth and variety of his activities and associations, and his ability to describe them vividly in writing, earned him international fame as Lawrence of Arabia.
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 01, 2019, 10:44:57 PM: 1st Light Horse Brigade - HQ

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Oi844Q6xgOI/XRp8OHxNT2I/AAAAAAAANPo/anyiPdGLU4MfvtNx3hgMGPILsB_ih2b4QCLcBGAs/s1600/20190701_202100.jpg)

The 1st Light Horse Brigade was a mounted infantry brigade of the First Australian Imperial Force, which served in the Middle Eastern theatre of World War I. In 1914, the brigade formed part of the New Zealand and Australian Division but during the Gallipoli Campaign served in the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC).

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6qk6ahpU6qU/XRp8OUS6pCI/AAAAAAAANPs/Q_dhhDs5AwA9JwO8ZeRwqp9qswuwY1Z2wCLcBGAs/s1600/20190701_202131%2B%25281%2529.jpg)

After being withdrawn to Egypt they served in the Anzac Mounted Division from March 1916 as part of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force, taking part in the Sinai and Palestine Campaign until the end of the war. It was disbanded in 1919.
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Driscoles on July 02, 2019, 07:50:37 AM: Really, really very nice figs
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 02, 2019, 07:18:13 PM: Quote from: Driscoles on July 02, 2019, 07:50:37 AM
Really, really very nice figs

I've had these miniatures kicking around for a while, I think there is 3 different manufacturers in the regiment.
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 02, 2019, 07:21:14 PM: 2nd Light Horse Regiment - 1st Squadron

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9F3Wnt29SxA/XRubRGpC8QI/AAAAAAAANQY/SMPL89P9Xdo8PczUmOWf1GD85x9lDeoVACLcBGAs/s1600/20190626_122547.jpg)

The 2nd Light Horse Regiment was a mounted infantry regiment of the Australian Army during the First World War. The regiment was raised in September 1914, and by December as part of the 1st Light Horse Brigade had moved overseas. During the war the regiment only fought against the forces of the Ottoman Empire, in Egypt, at Gallipoli, on the Sinai Peninsula, and in Palestine and Jordan. After the armistice the regiment eventually returned to Australia in March 1919. For its role in the war the regiment was awarded nineteen battle honours.
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 02, 2019, 07:31:30 PM: 2nd Light Horse Regiment - 2nd Squadron

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v_8dqKBfEB4/XRubRUp2TFI/AAAAAAAANQg/LxAIUHU1dvg0CGmnA3cyFmP3q4bVTJ8ugCLcBGAs/s1600/20190702_084430.jpg)

In the Sinai and Palestine Campaign, the 2nd Light Horse Regiment remained with the 1st Light Horse Brigade and became part of the ANZAC Mounted Division, responsible for the defence of the Suez Canal from raiding Senussi Arabs. Then on 4 August 1916, they fought in the Battle of Romani against the Turks, before being withdrawn to rest and refit. The regiment rejoined the brigade in November and took part in the battles of Maghaba and Rafa in December 1916 and January 1917. This was followed by defeat in the second battle of Gaza in April 1917, and the successful Battle of Beersheba and the third battle of Gaza in October and November. The regiment followed up the retreating Ottoman forces and fought in the battle of Mughar Ridge the battle of Nebi Samwill, the battle of Jerusalam, the battle of Jaffa, the capture of Jericho, the attack on Amman, the attack on Es Salt and finally in September and October 1918 the battles and Megiddo and Nablus
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 03, 2019, 11:37:27 PM: 2nd Australia Light Horse Regiment - On Parade

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LdsczHeEsL4/XR0qClA_iGI/AAAAAAAANRE/eY0XMUbq5BAKToCHx15Kcd_XVD3_f0pOQCLcBGAs/s1600/20190703_212124.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n5BNFpWquOg/XR0qD7GGuOI/AAAAAAAANRI/iHIYrkeQOIYjDrvKpBUgHuUVp1NNlxQ4QCLcBGAs/s1600/20190703_212158.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vXpsQLg2kKo/XR0qGID5BvI/AAAAAAAANRY/vEmDEbmnq_0EMDQLcqqmkaM1AikWZar2wCLcBGAs/s1600/20190703_212231.jpg)

Battle Honours
ANZAC · Defence at ANZAC · Suvla · Sari Bair · Gallipoli 1915–1916 · Egypt 1915–1917 · Romani · Magdhaba–Rafah · Gaza–Beersheba · El Mughar · Nebi Samwill · Jerusalem · Jaffa · Jericho · Jordan (Es Salt) · Jordan (Amman) · Megiddo · Nablus · Palestine 1917–1918
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Dr Bogo on July 04, 2019, 09:33:31 AM: Outstanding work! The effect en masse is really special, is there a game against the Turk in the offing?
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: juergen c. olk on July 05, 2019, 12:55:23 AM: wow really well done.
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 05, 2019, 07:28:23 AM: Quote from: Dr Bogo on July 04, 2019, 09:33:31 AM
Outstanding work! The effect en masse is really special, is there a game against the Turk in the offing?

Yeah, I am hoping to engage the Turks at Rafah early next week.

Gareth
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: marianas_gamer on July 07, 2019, 10:42:53 PM: Really looking forward to seeing the results of the dustup at Rafah!
Lon
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 10, 2019, 10:30:28 AM: ANZAC Senior Command Group

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vz6dbIkxaxM/XSWtNjlyURI/AAAAAAAANUM/0GxFHc1NjKc5t-Bg0lhSg2PDw1ff5UtIwCLcBGAs/s1600/20190710_080102.jpg)
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 10, 2019, 10:36:48 AM: ANZAC HMG Section

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rC3s3oYB3M4/XSWtPjC6BvI/AAAAAAAANUY/uzafaBE2XTIv89XKurAUyfQfYyZH8CkuACLcBGAs/s1600/ANZAC%2BHMG%2BSection.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PrK7fFjCVow/XSWtNvjr8mI/AAAAAAAANUQ/b4Mqh_82lYEfIuCsUU1CgcREGjQXBqxXQCLcBGAs/s1600/20190710_075957.jpg)

Bloody give it to them mate!!!
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 10, 2019, 10:51:18 AM: ANZAC LMG Section

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qhok0nFvJsU/XSWtQUlO3yI/AAAAAAAANUc/uuJHhAqae20jtlW1Y4qnV60Y5shZS3PNgCLcBGAs/s1600/ANZAC%2BLMG%2BSection.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MS5zEGVPSKM/XSWtNsV4P0I/AAAAAAAANUU/5uW6yDD4zn0jRbl7U13SZ0c878KvPV2JwCLcBGAs/s1600/20190710_080228.jpg)
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: flatpack on July 14, 2019, 10:11:02 PM: Lovely job you’ve done there.
Got a mate that keeps buying light horse then loses them somewhere.
He’s dead good at it.
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on July 16, 2019, 05:08:37 PM: Major General Lionel Charles Dunsterville with staff officers

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aABoyukOqb8/XS3zOAvDXrI/AAAAAAAANY4/FxRvpwDOBSsua9F6U-uEODACpuEMkBgsACLcBGAs/s1600/20190716_102939.jpg)

It was about time I added the main man to my collection.
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: ecwcaptain on August 09, 2019, 04:26:48 PM: Love the Major-General Dunsterville and staff - fab!

Now, you just need one of him sitting in the back of a car! ;)
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: ecwcaptain on August 09, 2019, 04:28:32 PM: Quote from: Lord Raglan on July 02, 2019, 07:18:13 PM
I've had these miniatures kicking around for a while, I think there is 3 different manufacturers in the regiment.

Do you remember which companies/manufacturers?
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on August 09, 2019, 06:13:27 PM: Quote from: ecwcaptain on August 09, 2019, 04:28:32 PM
Do you remember which companies/manufacturers?

Brigade Games
Lancashire Games
EMP Games
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Gribb on August 10, 2019, 01:53:38 PM: Lovely painting and smooth basing on the ANZAC LMG Section.
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Terryb on September 17, 2019, 06:43:02 AM: Beautiful collection sir. Can I ask what paint colour you use for your basing. It looks very atmospheric
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on September 17, 2019, 09:11:28 PM: The basing colour is an old recipe of mine:

Base colour of Crafters Golden Brown
followed by
A dry brush of Americano Desert Sand

Dependant on how heavy the dry brush, it will deliver either a nice dry earth effect or a desert look.
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Ignatieff on September 22, 2019, 07:05:02 PM: Quote from: Lord Raglan on March 10, 2019, 06:57:32 PM
Arab Allies to the Ottoman Turks

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-F7uoGtM-XJg/XIVbqwNcP_I/AAAAAAAAMkU/TG1BEZYjUlwjM9LRyxyFfBmakusBC7F7ACEwYBhgL/s1600/thumbnail.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LJVhQfgkj1A/XIVbqKQPoWI/AAAAAAAAMkQ/LZpMtcIyaiUQnMYvv8YrNED0XyR3O3SxwCEwYBhgL/s1600/thumbnail%2B%25282%2529.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vFKNP0S2qHA/XIVbqMMkS8I/AAAAAAAAMkI/AGR-x9yMSbcIQ_Eb9mfrlicbENm5_1FswCEwYBhgL/s1600/thumbnail%2B%252814%2529.jpg)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9R0DkMZxLPI/XIVbqEtC4LI/AAAAAAAAMkM/X_ICbuNdFl4e_bV-P0OJSyiZo8f9xP_8QCEwYBhgL/s1600/thumbnail%2B%252815%2529.jpg)

excellent! what maker the Arab cavalry?
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on September 22, 2019, 07:20:51 PM: Caliver Books
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: ecwcaptain on September 26, 2019, 07:33:24 PM: Hopefully the Arab Cavalry will do as well as they look. ;)
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on September 26, 2019, 07:47:44 PM: Quote from: ecwcaptain on September 26, 2019, 07:33:24 PM
Hopefully the Arab Cavalry will do as well as they look. ;)

I think they look terrible in those photos, but I have a new camera now so I will redo the pics and post them again :-[
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: stimpy on November 14, 2019, 10:05:52 PM: Loving this thread!

Where are you getting the minis from?
Are they woodbine or somewhere else?

Cheers
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: stimpy on November 14, 2019, 10:10:51 PM: Sorry, another question!

Are these 28mm?
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on November 14, 2019, 11:31:52 PM: Hi buddy

All the minis are 28mm and come from a range of companies:

Copplestone
Gripping Beast
Empress
Caliver

Hope that helps

Gareth
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on November 16, 2019, 08:40:32 PM: Turkish Imran negoitates a cease fire with an ANZAC Commander

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EJAYNc4WwAAm_Wr?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EJAYOKJWoAAE5h5?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EJAYPEQWwAAu8fn?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on November 16, 2019, 08:43:18 PM: ANZAC Troops for Gallipoli and beyond

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EJAAPL5WwAAXGGy?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EJAAP1TXkAE90M9?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EJAAQScWwAADv0U?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on December 27, 2019, 08:45:11 PM: Regular Ottoman Turk Cavalry in Palestine

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EMixbFYXYAAKtCR?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EMixboaXkAAiSVd?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EMixcVjX0AAhPev?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EMixc-BXUAAPkjP?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on December 27, 2019, 09:13:44 PM: Ottoman Turk Lancer Squadron serving in Palestine

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EMiqO_aW4AEhe7q?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EMiqPx-W4AANMvD?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EMiqQf4WwAEiKG6?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EMiqRN_WoAE0g6A?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: marianas_gamer on December 28, 2019, 12:00:37 AM: Nice work as usual! I can not wait to see some of your Dunsterforce games!
Lon
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: JBaumal on December 28, 2019, 01:06:34 AM: This thread keeps getting more and more interesting! Please keep posting as progress permits.
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: marco55 on December 28, 2019, 03:26:44 AM: Just spotted this thread.I am absolutely amazed and the number of ranges you paint at the same time. :o :o
Mark
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on January 05, 2020, 08:31:43 PM: Regular Ottoman Turk Cavalry in Palestine

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EMixbFYXYAAKtCR?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EMixboaXkAAiSVd?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EMixcVjX0AAhPev?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: has.been on January 06, 2020, 05:27:39 PM: Lovely stuff. keep it up.
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on January 06, 2020, 07:39:20 PM: Quote from: has.been on January 06, 2020, 05:27:39 PM
Lovely stuff. keep it up.

Loads to follow bud ;)
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on April 25, 2020, 09:32:06 PM: Ottoman Turk Artillery Battery, prepares to give the Australian lines a good hard pounding!!

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EWcj1ysXsAIfLRh.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EWcj3UQXQAABzLc.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EWcj4HvWAAAp36u.jpg)
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: marianas_gamer on April 25, 2020, 11:52:22 PM: Looking good and man I LOVE those mountains!
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: flatpack on April 26, 2020, 07:35:21 AM: Bit concerned that they have centurion tanks behind them in support lol lol lol.
Great figures, and like the last chap said, lovely mountains.
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 09, 2020, 07:33:21 PM: The Australian Light Horse Charge at Beersheba 1917

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EXj7KZ-WAAIvnb3.jpg)

The Turkish defensive line consists of infantry, heavy machine guns and artillery

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EXj7LWNX0AAV7k8.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EXj7MHSXsAAroOf.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EXj7M5lXYAAqkUk.jpg)
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 09, 2020, 07:36:47 PM: The Turkish commander surveys the battlefield from a vantage point in the village, with his small cavalry detachment held in reserve. All along the line, the Turks steady themselves for the Aussie frontal attack.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EXj8WX7XYAEXbF-.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EXj8YtSXsAA_3Lo.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EXj8X61WsAYm_bp.jpg)
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 09, 2020, 07:40:28 PM: The Aussie Light Horse form up for the charge

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EXj-2rBXYAEtm8s.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EXj-3otXYAAhHqC.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EXj-4pFWkAAwVBy.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EXj-5d4XQAAad20.jpg)
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Marine0846 on May 10, 2020, 12:17:27 AM: A wonderful, wonderful set of photos.
Gaming at its finest. :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: JBaumal on May 12, 2020, 01:01:33 AM: Beautiful terrain and troops!
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Marine0846 on May 12, 2020, 01:15:45 AM: I just watched 40000 Horse Men on the TV last night.
Filmed in 1940 in black and white.
You nailed the look from the movie.
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 13, 2020, 06:24:52 PM: Quote from: Marine0846 on May 12, 2020, 01:15:45 AM
I just watched 40000 Horse Men on the TV last night.
Filmed in 1940 in black and white.
You nailed the look from the movie.

Thank you my friend, that is a cracking compliment :)
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: trev on May 14, 2020, 11:58:49 PM: Wonderful collection. I’m loving the Ottomans. :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Traveler Man on May 15, 2020, 07:41:30 PM: An excellent collection! :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Marine0846 on May 16, 2020, 03:33:59 AM: May I ask who makes your Aussie and Ottoman Cav?
Are they Gripping Beast?
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 18, 2020, 09:06:10 PM: Aussie horse were from Brigade, Caliver and another company which I cant't remember

The Ottomans are from Caliver with head swaps from Gripping Beast
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Marine0846 on May 19, 2020, 09:30:41 PM: Thanks for answering my question on the Cav.
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 19, 2020, 11:43:24 PM: Quote from: Marine0846 on May 19, 2020, 09:30:41 PM
Thanks for answering my question on the Cav.

You are welcome buddy
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Jolly on May 27, 2020, 09:26:17 PM: They look like the ones from Blaze away miniatures sold by Lancashire games.
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on May 27, 2020, 10:19:14 PM: Quote from: Jolly on May 27, 2020, 09:26:17 PM
They look like the ones from Blaze away miniatures sold by Lancashire games.

Yep, that's correct
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on August 17, 2020, 08:26:51 AM: (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EXkPGM-XkAIhtFz?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EXkPHGCXkAENPvW?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EXkPIKgWkAA44jD?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EXkPJP6XsAAtWfS?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on August 17, 2020, 08:29:08 AM: (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EXkNDfHXYAENJao?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EXkNEcbXgAA49Hk?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EXkNFSWWkAAHZlF?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EXkNHCUWoAAnxi_?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Driscoles on August 17, 2020, 06:59:16 PM: Thats a nice looking table Sir
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: marianas_gamer on August 17, 2020, 08:36:56 PM: Damn, that looks good!! :-* :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on August 17, 2020, 10:44:27 PM: Quote from: marianas_gamer on August 17, 2020, 08:36:56 PM
Damn, that looks good!! :-* :-*
Quote from: Driscoles on August 17, 2020, 06:59:16 PM
Thats a nice looking table Sir

Cheers boys!!
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: gamer Mac on August 17, 2020, 10:50:40 PM: Is there any forum boards that you don't have a great thread
Stunning :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Atheling on August 17, 2020, 10:58:26 PM: What a set up!! What a great looking game!!!! :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: levied troop on August 19, 2020, 08:17:59 AM: That is very nice.
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: trev on August 30, 2020, 01:18:33 AM: Only just caught up with this one. Great pictures.
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on December 10, 2020, 06:37:04 PM: Dunsterforce (1917) finally has one of its little armoured cars in support[/size

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eoy6Z23WEAYxk_A?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eoy6aOvWMAAygav?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eoy6aqcXIAIpYs_?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on December 10, 2020, 06:39:22 PM: Dunsterforce HMG Section led by Sgt Williams of the South Wales Borders

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eoy8isoXIAIgWYU?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eoy8jW6WMAIVYto?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on December 10, 2020, 06:41:49 PM: Dunsterforce (1917) - 2nd Lt Phillip Schofield leading his detachment of plucky Sikhs

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eoy-byEXYAATUSk?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eoy-cEaXYAI4fUV?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eoy-cpiWMAEkVv9?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eoy-c6nXEAEojTL?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: marianas_gamer on December 10, 2020, 07:41:40 PM: Great stuff :-* :-* Happy to see you back at Dunsterforce.
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on December 10, 2020, 07:50:49 PM: I have another four armoured cars to add to this collection
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Atheling on December 11, 2020, 04:11:29 PM: Excellent mate! :-*

I bought the Caliver book and just fell in love with the idea of gaming it. A really fascinating period of history that I knew little to nothing about until I bought the book.

Unfortunately, at present, it encroaches on my "rule of threes" project wise but I will certainly get around to diving into the whole thing ASAP.
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: SJWi on December 11, 2020, 06:48:34 PM: For those interested in the period I can recommend "The Adventures of Dunsterforce" by Maj Gen Dunsterville and "With the Persian Expedition" by Maj M H Donohue. Both reprints are available from The Naval and Military Press for £14.50 and 8.99 respectively. I will be re-reading them over Christmas!
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: monk2002uk on December 14, 2020, 06:46:17 PM: Free version via here:

Link (https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7505121W/The_adventures_of_Dunsterforce)

Robert
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: ecwcaptain on December 17, 2020, 02:38:55 PM: I'm happy to see people really like my Dunsterforce scenario book, and very glad to see the follow-up figures that Raglan continues to get-to-table for gaming this WWI sideshow. :-)

Looking ahead, still trying to wrap up my next WWI sideshow scenario book, on the Senussi Campaign, working title: The Senussi's Little Miniature War.
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Terryb on December 19, 2020, 07:49:50 AM: Superb figures and painting. Looking forward to the new book ecwcaptain. Any idea on timescales.
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Driscoles on December 19, 2020, 06:43:38 PM: Its a very interesting topic and the minis look good too
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: juergen c. olk on December 20, 2020, 01:50:10 PM: very nice.
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: ecwcaptain on December 21, 2020, 07:36:52 PM: Quote from: Terryb on December 19, 2020, 07:49:50 AM
Superb figures and painting. Looking forward to the new book ecwcaptain. Any idea on timescales.

All maps are complete, but still need my significant other to do her edit, and also need some good photos (and a cool cover), but these should be in process over the Holidaze. Maybe mid-year to see print...maybe.
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on December 22, 2020, 07:18:02 PM: Quote from: ecwcaptain on December 17, 2020, 02:38:55 PM
I'm happy to see people really like my Dunsterforce scenario book, and very glad to see the follow-up figures that Raglan continues to get-to-table for gaming this WWI sideshow. :-)

Quote from: Driscoles on December 19, 2020, 06:43:38 PM
Its a very interesting topic and the minis look good too

Cheers gents
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on December 27, 2020, 06:28:25 PM: A detachment from Dunsterforce on a clandestine mission in Northern Iran 1918. The British are supported by Indian and Gurkha infantry sections, plus the French Air Service ars providing some much needed aerial reconnaissance.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EqQCLnSW8AEpyw6?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EqQCL7hWMAAnmvI?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EqQCMW1WMAYqWdW?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EqQCMttXIAQuR4e?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on December 27, 2020, 06:30:53 PM: A solid little force to fight missions in the Back of Beyond

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EqQDCpgXEAEZK1b?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EqQDDFXWMAMmLf3?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EqQDDenXYAEh0XU?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EqQDDz-W8AAROJ6?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: marianas_gamer on December 28, 2020, 01:24:39 AM: Great work but......... you need more armored cars
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: SJWi on December 28, 2020, 06:05:38 AM: Chaps, I should have asked before. What rules do you use for this period?

Thanks
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on December 28, 2020, 08:44:11 AM: Quote from: SJWi on December 28, 2020, 06:05:38 AM
Chaps, I should have asked before. What rules do you use for this period?

Setting the East Ablaze or Bolt Action WWI
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Driscoles on December 28, 2020, 05:31:18 PM: Very impressive
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on February 28, 2021, 09:22:23 PM: Quote from: marianas_gamer on December 28, 2020, 01:24:39 AM
Great work but......... you need more armored cars

More on route soon mate
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Lord Raglan on March 29, 2021, 10:47:17 PM: Turkish combined arms detachment

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ExrIiWWXMAYRz4m?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ExrIjGMWQAYZuWa?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ExrIjd6W8AYabRq?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ExrJYhzWQAMNJy9?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ExrJZAxWQAAKD7X?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ExrJZg4XAAIT2Cn?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ExrJZ_AWEAQ7cw3?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Dr Bogo on March 31, 2021, 10:37:12 AM: Really nice work mate, love the Arab lancer unit.
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: fluffy05 on April 01, 2021, 10:50:02 PM: Absolutely stunning :-*
Title: Re: Raglan's Adventures with Dunsterforce 1918
Post by: Traveler Man on April 02, 2021, 08:58:56 PM: Nicely done! :-*