Veterans Command Group Scipio Africanus 13th-century Teutonic Knights with Winged

13th-century Teutonic Knights with Winged Greathelm and Faussart

Crossing the Alps: Hannibal began his legendary invasion of Italy in 218 BCE with a contingent of elephants

Unpredictability: A major weakness of elephants was their tendency to "run amok" when wounded or frightened

Material - Resin

Veterans Command Group Scipio Africanus 13th-century Teutonic Knights with WingedThis item is part of the Punic Wars: Hannibal at the Gates collection. Roman Republic Faction During the period of the republic, the commander in chief of the army was usually the consul. The army led by one consul was at least 2 legions. In particularly difficult times for the state, the consul could receive dictatorial power for six months, with the right to appoint a deputy with the title of cavalry commander (magister equitum). At that time, only