DBA Armies

III/71 GEORGIAN 1008 AD - 1683 AD

This list covers the Georgian Kingdom at the eastern end of the Black Sea formed from Lazica, Iberia and Abasgia after their break away from Armenian rule until its subjection by the Ottomans. Cumans settled depopulated areas from 1089. After 1245, the country split into competing kingdoms. Georgians differed from the dour Armenians in being extrovert and cheerful. Their standards were windsock lions tethered by the upper lip. Their uncompromising attitude in religion was demonstrated by making coins inscribed with “Sword of the Messiah” (in Arabic) and marching on pilgrimage to Jerusalem with banners displayed, refusing tribute and daring Arab rulers to stop them, and naming a border fort “Kiss My Arse”. Aznauri were nobles, devoted to charging with the lance, but later under Seljuq and Cuman influence taking to the bow. Ossetians were stay-at-home Alans. Reference: Armies & Enemies of the Crusades 1. Heath.

III/71a — Georgian Army 1008 AD - 1089 AD

List: 1 x General (3Kn), 3 x aznauri (3Kn), 2 x retainer horse archers (LH), 2 x spearmen (Sp). 3 x archers (3Bw or Ps), 1 x javelinmen (Ps) or Rus mercenaries (Sp) or Ossetians (LH)
Terrain: Hilly
Aggression: 2
Enemies:

III/71b — Georgian Army 1090 AD - 1121 AD

List: 1 x General (3Kn), 2 x aznauri (3Kn), 1 x retainers (LH), 4 x Cuman horse archers (LH), 2 x spearmen (Sp), 2 x archers (3Bw or Ps)
Terrain: Hilly
Aggression: 2
Enemies:

III/71c — Georgian Army 1122 AD - 1683 AD

List: 1 x General (Cv), 2 x aznauri (Cv), 4 x Cuman horse archers (LH), 2 x spearmen (Sp), 2 x archers (3Bw or Ps), 1 Turkomans (LH) or Crusaders (3Kn) or Cuman gentry (Cv)
Terrain: Hilly
Aggression: 2
Enemies: