{"product_id":"ap-09b","title":"AP-09B  - Archers  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAP-09B – Persian Sparabara Archers | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the Achaemenid Persian Empire, archers formed an important part of the infantry forces serving the Persian kings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most recognisable Persian military formations was the Sparabara, in which shield-bearing spearmen provided protection for the archers positioned behind them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large rectangular wicker shields carried by the front rank could be rested upon the ground, creating a defensive barrier against approaching enemy troops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Jenkins Designs explains that these formations were organised to combine the protection of the shields with the missile fire of the archers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe method had similarities to earlier military formations employed by the Assyrians and Babylonians, whose infantry also combined shield-bearing soldiers with archers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAP-09B – Persian Sparabara Archers by John Jenkins Designs is a two-figure set depicting Persian archers wearing yellow caps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne archer is shown with an arrow positioned upon his bowstring, preparing to fire, while the second has just released his arrow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe two contrasting poses capture consecutive moments in the archery sequence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to complement the other Persian infantry and archers within the Armies and Enemies of Ancient Greece and Macedonia collection, this set is ideal for recreating a Persian Sparabara formation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Jenkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53204608581914,"sku":"AP-09B","price":126.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/AP-09B.jpg?v=1792830721","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/ap-09b","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}