{"product_id":"th-07b-thracian-peltast-john-jenkins-designs","title":"TH-07B  Thracian Peltast  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTH-07B – Thracian Peltast | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the 4th century BC, the Thracians were among the most distinctive warrior peoples of the ancient world, occupying extensive territories across eastern and southeastern Europe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDivided into numerous tribes, the Thracians developed a reputation for their military abilities, particularly as lightly armed skirmishers known as Peltasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike the heavily armed Greek hoplites, Thracian Peltasts relied upon speed, mobility and the effective use of javelins, allowing them to engage enemy formations without becoming trapped in prolonged close-quarter fighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir characteristic equipment included a crescent-shaped wicker shield, several throwing javelins known as akontia, and distinctive traditional clothing. This frequently consisted of a fox-skin Phrygian cap with ear flaps, a patterned tunic, fawnskin boots and a decorated cloak known as a zeira.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe effectiveness of Thracian Peltasts was demonstrated during the Peloponnesian War, when lightly equipped infantry became increasingly important in Greek warfare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne particularly significant engagement occurred at the Battle of Lechaeum in 390 BC, when the Athenian commander Iphicrates employed peltasts to defeat a Spartan hoplite formation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTH-07B – Thracian Peltast by John Jenkins Designs represents a warrior from these celebrated light infantry formations of the 4th century BC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the Armies and Enemies of Ancient Greece and Macedonia collection, this miniature complements the other Thracian warriors in the range, allowing collectors to recreate a larger formation of light infantry operating against heavily armed Greek soldiers.\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":53203780763930,"sku":"TH-07B","price":88.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/TH-07B.jpg?v=1792829212","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/th-07b-thracian-peltast-john-jenkins-designs","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}