{"product_id":"ctsm-01","title":"CTSM-01  - Samnite Warrior  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCTSM-01 – Samnite Warrior | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the early centuries of the Roman Republic, the Samnites were among Rome's most formidable military opponents, occupying the mountainous regions of central and southern Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Samnites belonged to the wider group of Italic peoples known as the Oscans and formed a confederation of four principal tribes: the Pentri, Caudini, Hirpini and Caraceni.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetween 343 and 272 BC, the Samnites fought a series of wars against Rome that played an important role in the development of Roman military organisation and tactics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to the historical background provided by John Jenkins Designs, the Samnites fought in a loose phalanx formation that offered greater flexibility than the traditional Greek-style phalanx.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir experience in mobile warfare and mountain ambushes made them particularly effective in the rugged terrain of central Italy, where the more rigid Roman formations often struggled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSamnite warriors were recognised for their brightly coloured and decorated tunics, with little evidence of uniformity among their soldiers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir weapons included javelins and short spears, while their defensive equipment consisted of various oval and round shields. Many infantrymen also wore distinctive Italian-style bronze armour, including the characteristic triple-disc cuirass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCTSM-01 – Samnite Warrior by John Jenkins Designs depicts a Samnite infantryman wearing a white tunic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe warrior is captured in a dramatic fighting pose, holding his spear raised towards the sky while carrying a shield for protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the John Jenkins Designs Armies and Enemies of Ancient Rome – The Samnites collection, this figure is an excellent addition to displays depicting the early conflicts between the Roman Republic and the Samnite peoples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe miniature complements other Samnite warriors in the range, allowing collectors to create a larger infantry formation representing one of Rome's most determined Italian opponents.\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":53205018509594,"sku":"CTSM-01","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/CTSM-01.jpg?v=1792832631","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/ctsm-01","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}