{"product_id":"ctib-20an","title":"CTIB-20AN - 4 Iberian Scutarii  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCTIB-20AN - 4 Iberian Scutarii | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis four-warrior set represents Iberian Scutarii infantry serving in the armies of Carthage during the conflicts against the Roman Republic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figures belong to the Armies and Enemies of Ancient Rome collection and provide an opportunity to assemble a larger formation of Iberian soldiers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Scutarii were distinguished by their large oval shields, known as scuta, which featured wooden spines and metal bosses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIberian warriors had a long tradition of military service, with mercenaries from the region participating in conflicts throughout Europe from the fifth century BC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir mobility, fighting ability and willingness to engage in fierce combat made them particularly valuable to the Carthaginian armies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHannibal employed Iberian troops extensively during the Second Punic War, incorporating them alongside soldiers from other territories under Carthaginian influence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Iberian forces also became known for their resistance to Roman expansion, with warriors continuing to fight against Roman control long after Carthage had been defeated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis four-warrior set is particularly suitable for creating substantial Carthaginian infantry formations and recreating the varied armies of the ancient Mediterranean.\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":53284378673434,"sku":"CTIB-20AN","price":256.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/CTIB-20AN.jpg?v=1793617781","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/ctib-20an","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}