Strelets M019 1/72 Ancient Roman Legion Before Battle

It is easy to imagine historical soldiers in battle or on the march, but in reality any soldier could have told you that a lot of his time seemed to be spent waiting. Most battles required careful preparation by both sides when time allowed, and this was no different for Rome. Forming up large bodies of men took time, and sometimes lots were drawn to decide on the exact location of some units, so Roman legionaries could usually expect a long wait before entering any battle, and if they were in a reserve or rear line they might wait all day and see no action at all. For those that did fight wearing their full armour was exhausting, and there are many accounts of armies parting several times during battles to allow troops on both sides to rest, so such lulls would also see many men simply waiting for the action to begin again. For the first time we have here a set dedicated to this single activity, which could be boring, tense or absolutely terrifying, particularly for novices.

Specifications

• Contents: 56 figures
• Poses: 14 poses
• Material: Plastic (Medium Consistency)