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Roman Republic Incendiary Pigs Unit 28mm Saga Carthage Hail Caesar Wargames

Description: Roman incendiary pigs were a unique and somewhat apocryphal weapon purportedly used in ancient warfare, particularly by the Romans, to counter war elephants. The idea was based on the fact that elephants, though formidable in battle, were easily frightened by certain stimuli. Historical accounts, such as those by Pliny the Elder and Aelian, suggest that the Romans exploited the elephants' fear of loud noises and fire. The tactic involved coating pigs in flammable substances, such as pitch or tar, and setting them on fire. The terrified and burning pigs would then be driven towards the enemy lines, where the sight and sound of the shrieking, flaming animals would cause panic among the war elephants. This panic would often result in the elephants bolting in fear, potentially causing chaos within their own ranks and turning the tide of battle. While the use of incendiary pigs is mentioned in ancient texts, the historical accuracy and frequency of this tactic are debated among scholars. Some consider it to be more of a legendary or exaggerated account rather than a commonly employed military strategy. Nevertheless, the concept of incendiary pigs remains a fascinating example of the ingenuity and psychological warfare tactics in ancient military history. Set includes 2 handler figures and 15 pigs. Supplied UNPAINTED and UNASSEMBLED where multi-part. Bases not included.These are fine scale models for adult collectors. Not suitable for children. Includes small and sharp functional parts.Design property of ResinWarfare (Carlos A. Mariani) for whom we are a licensed merchant. Poses of figures (e.g horses etc) may vary from pictures. We will try to vary poses as much as possible where multiple figures are included. Note to Buyers: Please be aware that these figures come unpainted and unassembled. They require basic modeling skills and painting materials to complete. The images provided are for reference and may showcase painted versions for illustrative purposes.

Price: 10.99 USD

Location: San Tan Valley, Arizona

End Time: 2024-08-27T12:50:21.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.5 USD

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Roman Republic Incendiary Pigs Unit 28mm Saga Carthage Hail Caesar WargamesRoman Republic Incendiary Pigs Unit 28mm Saga Carthage Hail Caesar WargamesRoman Republic Incendiary Pigs Unit 28mm Saga Carthage Hail Caesar WargamesRoman Republic Incendiary Pigs Unit 28mm Saga Carthage Hail Caesar Wargames

Item Specifics

Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)

Brand: Garrison Miniatures USA

Game: Wargames

Features: UNPAINTED

Character Family: Wargames

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