{"product_id":"ap-22an","title":"AP-22AN  - Kardake Light Inf.  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAP-22AN – Kardake Light Infantry | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout its history, the Achaemenid Persian Empire drew upon the military traditions of the many peoples living within its extensive territories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the empire's later period, the Kardakes formed part of its infantry forces, although their exact origins and battlefield responsibilities remain a subject of historical debate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Jenkins Designs describes how these soldiers have been compared with Greek hoplites and peltasts, suggesting that their equipment and methods of fighting varied considerably.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lighter-armed Kardakes were associated with javelins, wicker shields and close-combat weapons, providing the Persian army with infantry capable of operating in more mobile formations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAP-22AN – Kardake Light Infantry by John Jenkins Designs features three Persian warriors wearing orange and blue tunics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach figure carries a distinctive green crescent-shaped shield and is armed with javelins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe soldiers are depicted running forward, capturing the movement of light infantry advancing across the battlefield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis three-figure set complements the other Kardake infantry releases, allowing collectors to create a larger Persian skirmishing force.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the John Jenkins Designs Armies and Enemies of Ancient Greece and Macedonia collection.\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":53204613529882,"sku":"AP-22AN","price":202.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/AP-22AN.jpg?v=1792830721","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/ap-22an","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}