Samurai v Mongols Preview images (27 July)
The Genpei Japanese Civil War (1180-1185)/Mongol Invasion of Japan (1281) This series will be released later in 2022. The Gempei War which took place between 1180 and 1185 was a national civil war between the Taira and Minamoto clans during the late Heian period of Japan. It resulted in the downfall of the Taira and the establishment of the Kamakura shogunate under Minamoto no Yoritomo, who appointed himself as Shogun in 1192, governing Japan as a military dictator from the eastern city of Kamakura. MINAMOTO no Kuro Yoshitsune Battlefied control was obviously difficult between two simularilly dressed armies. Flags were carried into battle by foot soldiers or by mounted men who rode alongside the elite samurai mounted archers. MOUNTED ARCHERS WARRIOR MONKS RETAINERS Below are two sketches of the type of figures to expect. Mongol/Korean Auxillary Archer The Genpei Japanese Civil War (1180-1185)/Mongol Invasion of Japan (1281) |