{"product_id":"hitt-08a","title":"HITT-08A\nTHE ANCIENTS,\nTHE HITTITE EMPIRE,\nTHE BATTLE OF KADESH 1274BC,\nHITTITE SPEARMAN.\n(2 pcs)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHITT-08A – Hittite Spearman (2-Piece Set)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMarch into one of history's earliest recorded battles with HITT-08A – Hittite Spearman, a beautifully hand-painted two-piece set from The Battle of Kadesh collection, available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hittite infantry provided the solid foundation upon which the empire's famous chariot corps operated. Armed with a thrusting spear, short sword or dagger, and a leather-covered shield, these soldiers were trained to support advancing chariots while holding the battle line against enemy attacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCampaigning over great distances often meant travelling with relatively light equipment, allowing Hittite armies to move quickly across difficult terrain. Despite their simpler appearance, these warriors formed part of one of the most disciplined military forces of the Late Bronze Age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpertly sculpted and richly hand-painted, this two-figure set captures the distinctive appearance of the soldiers who stood alongside the mighty chariot armies of King Muwatalli II.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Jenkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52507192983834,"sku":"HITT-08A","price":78.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/HITT08A.jpg?v=1784115276","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/hitt-08a","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}