{"product_id":"ctsm-05b","title":"CTSM-05B  - Samnite Warrior  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCTSM-05B – Samnite Warrior | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Samnites were among the most important military opponents faced by the expanding Roman Republic during the 4th and 3rd centuries BC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiving among the mountains of central and southern Italy, these Italic warriors developed military tactics particularly suited to difficult and uneven terrain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe series of conflicts known as the Samnite Wars, beginning in 343 BC, challenged the effectiveness of Rome's traditional military formations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to the historical background provided by John Jenkins Designs, the Samnites employed a loose phalanx formation that allowed greater flexibility than the more rigid Greek style of warfare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir military equipment included short spears, javelins and a variety of oval and round shields. Many warriors also wore distinctive bronze body armour, particularly the triple-disc cuirass associated with ancient Italian military traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCTSM-05B – Samnite Warrior by John Jenkins Designs depicts an advancing Samnite infantryman wearing a distinctive light blue tunic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe warrior carries a decorated white shield and raises his spear high above his shoulder, preparing to deliver a downward thrust against an approaching opponent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pose captures the intensity of close-quarter infantry combat and complements other advancing Samnite warriors in the collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the John Jenkins Designs Armies and Enemies of Ancient Rome range, this figure is ideal for expanding a Samnite battlefield 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":53205028045082,"sku":"CTSM-05B","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/CTSM-05B.jpg?v=1792832632","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/ctsm-05b","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}