{"product_id":"greek-hoplites-command-group","title":"Greek Hoplites Command Group","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis item is part of the “Punic Wars: Hannibal at the Gates” collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Greek Hoplite Command Group typically represents the leadership, communication, and symbolic core of a classical Greek phalanx formation. This specialized group consists of unique figures that kept the tightly packed block of soldiers organized, moving in rhythm, and motivated on the battlefield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Officer (Strategos \/ Lochagos): The tactical commander who leads from the front rank. In wargaming miniatures, officers are usually distinguished by a transverse (side-to-side) helmet crest, highly ornate muscle cuirass armor, and an unsheathed xiphos sword instead of a spear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Musician (Salpinxt \/ Aulos Player): Absolute key to keeping the phalanx cohesive. Trumpeters (salpingktes) blew a high-pitched bronze horn called a salpinx to signal advances or retreats. Spartan units famously used flute players (auletes) to keep a steady, rhythmic march pace so the formation wouldn't break apart over uneven terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Standard Bearer (Semeiophoros): Though less common in early classical Greece than in later Macedonian or Roman periods, many tabletop games include a banner or standard bearer. They carried a city-state's specific religious symbol or icon to act as a visual rally point for the men\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for games like HAIL CAESAR, Clash of Spears, SAGA, and other wargames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set contains one unpainted Greek Hoplites Command Group miniatures and bases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for games like SAGA and other wargames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by Tofer's Miniatures\u003cbr\u003eThe model was designed by Carlos A. Mariani\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53233879679270,"sku":null,"price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/8428\/6246\/files\/13_5b9b8cdb-fad9-46aa-af24-7c839696e2ac.jpg?v=1779402767","url":"https:\/\/tofersminiatures.com\/products\/greek-hoplites-command-group","provider":"Tofer’s Miniatures ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}