1000 Point Dwarven Army

This is my most basic dwarven army. So far, it's served me pretty well, winning several battles against the Orcs and Goblins. I usually set the Slayers out front and center to tie up any units that decide they might want to charge them. The Thunderers work wonderfully to decimate units before they reach me, as does the Flame Connon. The warriors and longbeards are the mainstays of the army, with the Longbeards being the ones set against stronger enemy opponnents (obviously!). I used to have GreatWeapons with the Warriors, but found that they more frequently needed the bonus to the armor save that fighting with two handweapons and a shield gave them than the greater strength bonus.

The biggest struggle I've had with this army so far is keeping the Thunderers and the flame cannon protected. There have been more than a few times they've been hung out to dry because all the other units were engaged in combat and the enemy had more than enough units to come waltzing in to challenge them. I can't think of any other way to keep them safe other than on high ground - but what do I do when I don't have any high ground? I hope I can figure out a way soon!

Heroes
Number Unit Type Upgrades Subtotal Points Total
1 Thane
(General)

Gromril Armour
Shield
Rune of Stone
Rune of Fury
Rune of Cleaving
Rune of Speed
55
8
2
5
25
20
5
120
Core Units
15 Warriors
Heavy Armour
Shields
Veteran
Musician
Standard Bearer
105
15
15
10
5
10
160
10 Thunderers
Shields
140
10
150
Special Units
10 Slayers
Giant Slayer
110
15
125
16 Longbeards
Greatbeard
Musician
Standard Bearer
Rune of Slowness
224
12
6
12
50
304
Rare Units
1 Flame Cannon   140 140
53   999