{"product_id":"btmrr-02","title":"BTMRR-02 - Steersmen  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBTMRR-02 – Roman Warship Steersmen | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rise of Roman naval power was a decisive development during the Punic Wars, when the Roman Republic challenged Carthage for control of the western Mediterranean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the beginning of the First Punic War in 264 BC, Carthage possessed the more experienced navy. Rome, traditionally a land-based military power, responded by constructing fleets of warships and developing the skills necessary to confront its maritime rival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient warships were propelled by banks of oars, supported by sails when conditions permitted. Steering was controlled by large steering oars positioned towards the stern, requiring experienced crewmen to maintain the vessel's direction during manoeuvres and combat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ability to control a warship was particularly important during naval engagements, when a captain might attempt to ram an enemy vessel, avoid an attack or bring his marines close enough to board.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBTMRR-02 – Roman Warship Steersmen by John Jenkins Designs is a four-piece set representing the crewmen responsible for steering a Roman warship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of The Roman Army of the Mid Republic series, this set provides an essential detail for collectors recreating Roman naval operations during the Punic Wars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Jenkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53224229634330,"sku":"BTMRR-02","price":123.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/BTMRR-02.jpg?v=1793013848","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/btmrr-02","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}