AP-73A - Persian Heavy Cavalry Papau New Guinea often fighting behind protective lines

often fighting behind protective lines of shield-bearing infantry

where the fortunes of war could change in an instant

and on more than one occasion dropped their rifles and rushed among the enemy with long bowie knives

Rich in character and detail

Mediterranean armies

AP-73A - Persian Heavy Cavalry Papau New Guinea often fighting behind protective linesThe 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.