{"product_id":"ctsm-03n","title":"CTSM-03N  - Samnite Warriors  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCTSM-03N – Samnite Warriors | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Samnites were a powerful confederation of Italic peoples who inhabited the mountainous regions of central and southern Italy before the establishment of Roman dominance over the peninsula.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir conflicts with Rome, known as the Samnite Wars, took place between 343 and 272 BC and played a major role in shaping the military organisation of the Roman Republic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Samnites were experienced in fighting across difficult terrain, using mobile formations and ambush tactics to challenge the Roman armies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to the historical notes provided by John Jenkins Designs, the Samnites fought in a loose phalanx formation that was more adaptable to mountainous country than the traditional Greek-style phalanx.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSamnite military clothing was particularly distinctive. Their tunics were often brightly coloured and decorated, with little evidence of uniformity among the warriors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir weapons included javelins and short spears, while their defensive equipment consisted of various round and oval shields and bronze body armour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCTSM-03N – Samnite Warriors by John Jenkins Designs is a four-figure set featuring two warriors wearing yellow tunics and two dressed in white and green tunics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach figure carries a shield and is depicted with his spear raised above his shoulder, ready to throw or thrust towards an opponent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe different tunic colours provide an attractive representation of the varied appearance of Samnite infantry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the John Jenkins Designs Armies and Enemies of Ancient Rome collection, this set is ideal for recreating a larger Samnite fighting 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":53205023949082,"sku":"CTSM-03N","price":307.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/CTSM-03N.jpg?v=1792832632","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/ctsm-03n","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}