{"product_id":"ctib-20b","title":"CTIB-20B - Iberian Scutarii  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCTIB-20B - Iberian Scutarii | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis set depicts Iberian Scutarii Warriors, representing the infantrymen who served within Carthaginian armies during the wars against Rome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figures form part of the Carthaginian collection and provide another variation of the distinctive Iberian troops employed during ancient Mediterranean warfare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Scutarii were named for the large shields they carried, known as scuta. These shields were generally oval in shape, with a wooden spine and metal boss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Iberian Peninsula provided Carthage with an important source of military manpower, contributing experienced warriors to its expanding armies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIberian soldiers had already developed a reputation as capable mercenaries and were employed in military campaigns throughout the Mediterranean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the Second Punic War, Hannibal made considerable use of Iberian infantry alongside his other troops in the campaign against Rome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Roman conquest of the Iberian Peninsula continued long after Carthage's defeat, with indigenous warriors resisting Roman expansion through determined and mobile warfare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis set complements CTIB-20A and the larger Scutarii formations, allowing collectors to develop a varied Carthaginian infantry force.\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":53284380639514,"sku":"CTIB-20B","price":142.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/CTIB-20B.jpg?v=1793617780","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/ctib-20b","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}