{"product_id":"ctsm-04b","title":"CTSM-04B  - Samnite Warrior  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCTSM-04B – Samnite Warrior | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Samnites were among the most formidable opponents encountered by the Roman Republic during its expansion throughout the Italian peninsula.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOccupying the mountainous regions of central and southern Italy, these warriors developed fighting methods particularly suited to the difficult terrain of their homeland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the Samnite Wars, fought between 343 and 272 BC, Roman forces encountered determined resistance from Samnite infantry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Samnites were known for their use of a relatively flexible infantry formation, allowing their warriors to manoeuvre more effectively across uneven ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to John Jenkins Designs' historical background, Samnite military equipment included short spears and javelins, together with a mixture of oval and round shields.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany warriors also wore distinctive Italian-style body armour, particularly bronze breastplates featuring the characteristic triple-disc design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCTSM-04B – Samnite Warrior by John Jenkins Designs depicts a Samnite infantryman wearing a blue tunic with distinctive red trim.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe warrior carries a shield and spear, representing the infantry forces that opposed the early Roman Republic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Jenkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53205025292570,"sku":"CTSM-04B","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/CTSM-04B_e68ee484-a514-4800-9391-612308394f4d.jpg?v=1792832631","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/ctsm-04b","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}