{"product_id":"greek-specialists","title":"Greek Specialists","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis item is part of the “Punic Wars: Hannibal at the Gates” collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Punic Wars, the Greek city-state of Syracuse relied on a variety of specialized units and mathematical innovators to defend its sovereignty against the Roman Republic and Carthage. The most famous \"specialist\" was the brilliant inventor Archimedes, who engineered unprecedented mechanical countermeasures that stalled the Roman advance for two years. \u003cbr\u003eAlongside technological innovations, the Syracusan army utilized highly effective military specialists, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGastraphetes (Belly-Bowmen): Elite operators of the early Greek cross-bow, which allowed for extreme range and piercing power against armored infantry and siege crews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOxybeles Artillery Crews: Specialized engineering teams trained to operate heavy, torsion-powered bolt-shooters to devastate enemy ranks and naval vessels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCretan Archers: Renowned mercenary ranged specialists integrated into the Syracusan tactical line to break enemy formations with precise, long-range fire.\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 12 unpainted Greek Specialists 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":53233882530086,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/8428\/6246\/files\/15_057c33f7-6253-4934-9830-a61041d1c08d.jpg?v=1779402920","url":"https:\/\/tofersminiatures.com\/products\/greek-specialists","provider":"Tofer’s Miniatures ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}