{"product_id":"mrrcav-07r","title":"MRRCAV-07R - Roman Cavalry  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMRRCAV-07R – Roman Cavalry with Red Shield | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Roman Republic's military strength depended upon the cooperation of infantry and cavalry, with each contributing a different capability to the battlefield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the Punic Wars, Roman cavalrymen were employed to scout enemy positions, protect the flanks of the legions and engage hostile mounted forces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cavalry of the Mid Republican period was traditionally associated with the equites, the wealthier Roman citizens who possessed the means to equip themselves for military service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir weapons included spears and swords, while shields provided protection during mounted engagements. Fighting without stirrups required considerable horsemanship, particularly when delivering a forceful attack with a spear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoman cavalry faced formidable opponents during the Second Punic War, especially the experienced Numidian and Carthaginian horsemen who served under Hannibal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMRRCAV-07R – Roman Cavalry by John Jenkins Designs depicts a mounted Republican Roman cavalryman carrying a red shield and driving his spear downwards in an aggressive attack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of The Roman Army of the Mid Republic collection, this figure is ideal for recreating a cavalry clash during the Punic Wars.\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":53224209776922,"sku":"MRRCAV-07R","price":138.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/MRRCAV-07R.jpg?v=1793013848","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/mrrcav-07r","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}