{"product_id":"ctsm-02a","title":"CTSM-02A  - Samnite Warrior  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCTSM-02A – Samnite Warrior | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Samnite Wars were among the most significant conflicts of the early Roman Republic, bringing Rome into prolonged confrontation with the powerful Samnite peoples of central and southern Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Samnites occupied a mountainous homeland where their experience in mobile warfare and ambush tactics made them formidable opponents.\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 provided greater flexibility than the more rigid Greek-style formations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese military traditions presented serious challenges to the Roman army, particularly when fighting across narrow mountain passes and uneven ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSamnite warriors were equipped with short spears and javelins, together with a variety of oval and round shields.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir clothing was frequently brightly coloured, while many warriors wore distinctive bronze body armour, particularly the triple-disc breastplate associated with Italian military traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCTSM-02A – Samnite Warrior by John Jenkins Designs depicts a Samnite infantryman wearing a red tunic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe warrior holds his spear pointed forward at shoulder height while carrying a shield, preparing to engage an approaching opponent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis figure complements the blue-tunic variation, CTSM-02B, and the four-figure CTSM-02N set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the John Jenkins Designs Armies and Enemies of Ancient Rome collection, this miniature is an excellent addition to a Samnite infantry formation.\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":53205019853082,"sku":"CTSM-02A","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/CTSM-02A.jpg?v=1792832632","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/ctsm-02a","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}