{"product_id":"ctsm-03a","title":"CTSM-03A  - Samnite Warrior  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCTSM-03A – Samnite Warrior | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Samnites were among the most determined opponents of the Roman Republic during its early expansion across the Italian peninsula.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir homeland lay within the mountainous regions of central and southern Italy, where their warriors developed military traditions suited to the challenges of fighting across rugged countryside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Samnite Wars, fought between 343 and 272 BC, forced Rome to reconsider the effectiveness of its traditional infantry formations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Jenkins Designs explains that the Samnites fought in a loose phalanx formation that offered considerable flexibility, particularly when operating across hills and narrow mountain approaches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir weapons included javelins and short spears, while their shields varied in shape and decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSamnite soldiers were also known for their brightly coloured clothing and distinctive protective equipment, including bronze cuirasses of Italian design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCTSM-03A – Samnite Warrior by John Jenkins Designs portrays a Samnite infantryman wearing a white and green tunic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe warrior is depicted with his spear raised above his shoulder, ready to throw or thrust, while carrying his shield for protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis fighting stance makes him particularly suitable for displaying alongside other Samnite warriors in an advancing formation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to complement CTSM-03B and the four-figure CTSM-03N set, this miniature forms part of the John Jenkins Designs Armies and Enemies of Ancient Rome collection.\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":53205021229338,"sku":"CTSM-03A","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/CTSM-03A.jpg?v=1792832631","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/ctsm-03a","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}