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Polish Army Museum #1 / Polish Hussars /

The most renown Polish cavalry formation, unconquered on the field of battle at 17th century. Comprised out of high born and rich recruits, wearing characteristic suits of armor that included single wing or pair of wings fixed to saddle rear or at the back of armor. There are several theories stating purpose of these wings, one of them states wings were used for psychological warfare which scared horses of an enemy during charges, or protected rider from attack from behind during close combat. Charges of Hussar units started slowly in loose formations, to reduce effectiveness of enemy artillery, what made quick turn round and retreat possible. When commander noticed an opportunity for a successful charge, order was given to proceed into trot, formation and ranks were tightened, accelerating into gallop and canter. Such sequence was used for effective breaking of enemy ranks. Hussar's armor consisted of helmet, called "szyszak" scale breastplate, vambraces and bevor. Hussar weapons were: saber; long (approx 63 inches), saber-like weapon called "koncerz" used mostly for stabbing which gave raider long reach from horseback; horseman's pick; lance (approx 19 feet long).

Shropshire Scale Model Show 2016 #3

Shropshire Scale Model Show 2016 #2

 

Shropshire Scale Model Show 2016 #1

East Midlands Model Show Hinckley 2016

South Cheshire Militaire - Crewe 2016

Polish Lancers 1:72

 

IWM Duxford #2 / Battle of Britain /

 

Iwm Duxford #1 / Land Warfare /

Museum at Duxford is a branch of Imperial Wat Museum located at former RAF fighter airfield in Cambridgeshire, England. During Second World War, Duxford was home for thousands servicemen from Britain, Commonwealth and Allied countries. In 1970 IWM took over and new structures have been built to accommodate planned exhibitions to preserve history, to help understand future generations importance of people and their actions during World Wars. Museum consists of 8 main exhibitions, from Air Space through Battle of Britain and Conservation in Action to Land Warfare which is a subject of this post. This exhibition has great many objects available to see, from period World War Two to modern, tanks, armored cars and artillery pieces. It is 'Candyland' for anybody who is interested in history, also a place where time bends while exploring this vast collection.