Naptha Throwers

[Mephisto]

Are they real historical units ?

[Daevyll]

Naptha pots were definately used in Sieges, but I dont think they were commonly used in open battle somehow.
Might be wrong though.

[Hakonarson]

Yes they were used in small numbers - a number of "odd" units were used by various nations - flaming carts, Greek Fire (Byzantine), etc.

And hte first use of gunpowder as a weapon was somethign a bit odd too - Chinese "fire lances" - like a rocket on the end of a lance, with the exhaust facing theenemy - you lit it then charged pointing it at your foe!!

History is replete with strange stuff!! http://www.totalwar.org/ubb/smile.gif

[Didz]

Quote Originally posted by Mephisto:
Are they real historical units ?[/QUOTE]

My favourite weird unit were 'The Dogs of War'. Which gave rise to the phase 'Let loose the dogs of war'

These were specailly trained dogs sometimes armoured and equipped with a large blade strapped on their backs.

They were trained to run between the feet of enemy units especailly cavalry and cause disruption.

I think a large dog with a blade strapped to its back running between my legs would definitely cause some disruption http://www.totalwar.org/ubb/wink.gif

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Didz
Fortis balore et armis

[Pachinko]

Ill be damned!! Cool! SO that is the "Let loose the dogs of war"

P.

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Crush your enemies, see them driven before you on the field of battle, and hear the lamentation of their women.

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[Ulug Beg]

So all we need now is a "Kennel" building (combined with a swordsmith if you want the blade on its back)!