{"product_id":"hmrr-12rn","title":"HMRR-12RN - Hastati  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHMRR-12RN – Three Hastati with Red Shields | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Roman legion of the Mid Republic was organised to combine flexibility, discipline and the fighting experience of soldiers of different ages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hastati, generally younger and less experienced than the principes and triarii, formed the first line of heavy infantry and were responsible for making the initial attack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir equipment included large shields, throwing javelins and the gladius, a short sword particularly effective in close combat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoman infantry tactics often began with the hastati advancing towards the enemy and throwing their pila before closing with swords. Their shields provided essential protection while fighting against opposing infantry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the first line could not overcome the enemy, it could withdraw through the gaps between maniples, allowing the second line of principes to advance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHMRR-12RN – Three Hastati by John Jenkins Designs depicts three Republican Roman soldiers carrying red shields, leaning backwards with their swords extended forward at mid-torso height.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of The Roman Army of the Mid Republic collection, this set provides an excellent representation of the close-quarter fighting that characterised Roman infantry warfare.\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":53224164557082,"sku":"HMRR-12RN","price":188.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/HMRR-12RN.jpg?v=1793013848","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/hmrr-12rn","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}