{"product_id":"th-09a-thracian-peltast-john-jenkins-designs","title":"TH-09A – Thracian Peltast | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTH-09A – Thracian Peltast | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Thracians were a collection of warrior tribes whose territories extended across much of eastern and southeastern Europe. Their military traditions had a considerable influence upon the development of warfare in the ancient Greek world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong their most important contributions was the widespread use of Peltasts, lightly equipped infantrymen armed with javelins and small shields.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese soldiers developed a fighting style that differed considerably from that of the heavily armoured Greek hoplites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than engaging an enemy in a direct contest of strength, Peltasts would advance within throwing distance, launch their javelins, and quickly withdraw before their opponents could close with them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the enemy pursued, the lightly equipped Peltasts could generally retreat more rapidly, particularly across difficult terrain. Once the pursuit ended, they would return to harass the enemy formation again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir distinctive equipment included a crescent-shaped wicker shield, several javelins and traditional Thracian clothing, often featuring a patterned tunic, a fox-skin Phrygian cap and a brightly decorated zeira cloak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the 4th century BC, Peltasts had become one of the principal forms of mercenary infantry employed by Greek armies, providing a more mobile alternative to the traditional hoplite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTH-09A – Thracian Peltast by John Jenkins Designs represents a Thracian light infantry warrior from this important period of ancient military history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the Armies and Enemies of Ancient Greece and Macedonia collection, this figure is an excellent addition to displays featuring Thracian infantry, Greek hoplites and the armies of the ancient Macedonian world.\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":53203866812698,"sku":"TH-09A","price":88.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/TH-09A.jpg?v=1792829459","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/th-09a-thracian-peltast-john-jenkins-designs","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}