Attila and the black Huns
Attila, frequently called Attila the Hun, was the ruler of the Huns from 434 until his death, in March 453. He was also the leader of an empire consisting of Huns, Ostrogoths, Alans, and Bulgars, among others, in Central and Eastern Europe.
During his reign, he was one of the most feared enemies of the Western and Eastern Roman Empires. He crossed the Danube twice and plundered the Balkans but was unable to take Constantinople. In 441, he led an invasion of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire, the success of which emboldened him to invade the West. He also attempted to conquer Roman Gaul (modern France), crossing the Rhine in 451 and marching as far as Aurelianum (Orléans), before being stopped in the Battle of the Catalaunian Plains.
He subsequently invaded Italy, devastating the northern provinces, but was unable to take Rome. He planned for further campaigns against the Romans but died in 453. After Attila's death, his close adviser, Ardaric of the Gepids, led a Germanic revolt against Hunnic rule, after which the Hunnic Empire quickly collapsed. Attila lived on as a character in Germanic heroic legend.
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This scene is made of the figure set made by Lucky Toys in 1/72
Very nice little dio of a rare topic and interesting background. I like especially the water-effect of the gallopping horses crossing the small stream.
A beautiful scenery, Martin @impisi
The horses galloping through the water looks indeed very realistic.
Truly wonderful and great story, Martin!
Nice article and realistic diorama.
A really excellent diorama, with lots of action and movement, resulting in a lot of realism.
Another point about Attila: he was sent to Rome as a child, a political hostage to maintain the "peacefulness" if not the loyalty of the Huns. He was well educated in Rome, learned Roman history, spoke Latin like a Roman. And in the years he was there, closely observed the rot that was by then deep in the Roman imperial system. In other words, no wonder he was so successful - he definitely knew his enemy well.
Interesting bit of history along with a marvelous diorama.
Nicely done, and different.
You’ve captured the fierce atmosphere of the battle very well. I read somewhere that most of us are related to Attila.
This is really well done.
Thanks a lot Gentlemen! I really appreciate all your kind comments! Thank you!