Author Topic: Raglan's Riff War Adventure (Read 12982 times)

Lord Raglan · « **on:** 29 April 2023, 06:35:30 AM »

The Rif War 1921 to 1926 - Berber Tribesmen. The Berbers had a long tradition of fierce fighting skills, combined with high standards of fieldcraft and marksmanship. They were capably led by Abd el-Krim, who showed both military and political expertise.

Lord Raglan · « **Reply #1 on:** 29 April 2023, 06:37:59 AM »

This is the start of the project, with another large infantry detachment in the pipeline plus a lot of cavalry and camelry to add. Rifian forces numbered about 12,000 men in total. In addition, the Rifians were not well armed, with weapons badly maintained and in poor condition.

Mad Guru · « **Reply #2 on:** 29 April 2023, 08:53:22 AM »

Beautiful troops, Lord Raglan, the figures + terrain on their bases! I look forward with palpable excitement to watching this splendid project of yours proceed!

CapnJim · « **Reply #3 on:** 29 April 2023, 06:27:58 PM »

Those chaps are indeed very nice looking. It'll be interesting to see how well they fight...

Lord Raglan · « **Reply #4 on:** 29 April 2023, 06:56:07 PM »

Quote from: CapnJim on 29 April 2023, 06:27:58 PM

Those chaps are indeed very nice looking. It'll be interesting to see how well they fight...

These boys will be up against the FFL, so a unit dear to my heart.

Jean-Claude Van Damme will obviously make an appearance to win the day for France and Legion 🇫🇷

Grumpy Gnome · « **Reply #5 on:** 29 April 2023, 07:10:38 PM »

Another very cool project mate, great minis. 👍

Tom Dulski · « **Reply #6 on:** 30 April 2023, 12:34:34 PM »

These guys look great, can't wait to see the opposing forces.

Furt · « **Reply #7 on:** 30 April 2023, 01:51:39 PM »

Very cool - like to see where this goes.

MaleGriffin · « **Reply #8 on:** 30 April 2023, 04:00:07 PM »

I love the look of your Rif forces! I've been thinking of starting yet another period and your work is having a very positive influence.

Lord Raglan · « **Reply #9 on:** 01 May 2023, 05:56:08 PM »

The Chasseurs d'Afrique were a light cavalry corps in the French Armée d'Afrique (Army of Africa). First raised in 1831. On 5 May 1863 the 1st Chasseurs d'Afrique distinguished itself in a clash with Mexican lancers during the Battle of San Pablo del Monte.