{"product_id":"ctsm-05n","title":"CTSM-05N  - Samnite Warriors  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCTSM-05N – Samnite Warriors | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the early centuries of the Roman Republic, the Samnites were among Rome's most determined and formidable opponents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Samnites inhabited the mountainous regions of central and southern Italy and belonged to a wider group of Italic peoples known as the Oscans. Their confederation consisted of four principal tribes: the Pentri, Caudini, Hirpini and Caraceni.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetween 343 and 272 BC, the Samnites fought a series of wars against Rome that would have a profound influence upon the development of Roman military tactics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike the more rigid Greek-style phalanx, the Samnites were experienced in mobile warfare and mountain ambushes. Their fighting methods were particularly effective in the rugged terrain of the central Italian peninsula.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSamnite warriors were recognised for their brightly coloured tunics, distinctive shields and varied military equipment. Their weapons included javelins and short spears, while many soldiers wore an Italian-style bronze cuirass, including the characteristic triple-disc breastplate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCTSM-05N – Samnite Warriors by John Jenkins Designs is a four-figure set featuring two warriors wearing light blue tunics and two dressed in tan tunics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figures are depicted advancing with their spears raised above their shoulders, preparing to deliver downward thrusts. Each warrior carries a decorated shield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contrasting uniform colours provide an excellent representation of the variety of clothing associated with 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 assembling a larger Samnite fighting formation to display alongside other warriors from the range or opposing Roman infantry.\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":53205028077850,"sku":"CTSM-05N","price":307.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/CTSM-05N.jpg?v=1792832632","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/ctsm-05n","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}