{"product_id":"italic-cavalry","title":"Italic Cavalry","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis item is part of the “Punic Wars: Hannibal at the Gates” collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Punic Wars, Greek hoplites from Syracuse transitioned from a dominant regional force fighting Carthage into tragic pawns caught between Rome and Carthage. Before Rome's rise, Syracusan hoplites spent centuries defending Sicily from Carthaginian expansion in a series of conflicts known as the Sicilian Wars (or Anglo-Punic Wars). However, by the time the Punic Wars began in 264 BC, the strategic landscape had shifted completely, forcing Syracuse to navigate alliances with two massive empires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Evolution of the Syracusan Hoplite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Adaptable Tactics: Unlike rigid mainland Greek phalanxes, Syracusan hoplites adapted to rugged Sicilian terrain.\u003cbr\u003e-Looser Formations: They utilized a more flexible, open formation to counter nimble native Sicilian horsemen.\u003cbr\u003e-Foreign Influence: Their armies heavily integrated Italian mercenaries, such as Campanians, blending Greek armor with Italian styles.\u003cbr\u003e-Combined Arms: Syracusan generals relied on advanced tech like artillery and strong cavalry support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \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 Italic Cavalry 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":53233895964966,"sku":null,"price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/8428\/6246\/files\/27_0eda8349-dcfd-4314-bb99-bceefa1d3acb.jpg?v=1779403342","url":"https:\/\/tofersminiatures.com\/products\/italic-cavalry","provider":"Tofer’s Miniatures ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}