{"product_id":"hmrr-12y","title":"HMRR-12Y - Hastatus  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHMRR-12Y – Hastatus with Yellow Shield | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hastati were the front-line heavy infantry of the Roman Republican legion, serving during a period when Rome was rapidly expanding its military influence throughout the Mediterranean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Roman army of the Mid Republic employed a system of three principal infantry lines. The hastati occupied the first line, followed by the principes and finally the experienced triarii.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArmed with heavy throwing javelins and short swords, the hastati were expected to disrupt opposing formations before engaging the enemy at close quarters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir large shields provided protection during these encounters, allowing soldiers to advance and fight in tightly organised formations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the Second Punic War, these tactics were tested against the formidable armies commanded by Hannibal, whose victories demonstrated both the strengths and weaknesses of Roman battlefield methods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHMRR-12Y – Hastatus by John Jenkins Designs depicts a Republican Roman infantryman carrying a yellow shield, leaning backwards with his sword 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 figure is an excellent addition to displays of Roman infantry engaged in close combat.\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":53224173601050,"sku":"HMRR-12Y","price":71.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/HMRR-12Y.jpg?v=1793013848","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/hmrr-12y","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}