New Starter Army Sets Available For Hail Caesar

For many hundreds of years, warfare was practiced in a certain way in the Western world. Armies of soldiers lined up shoulder-to-shoulder, with a round shield in front of them and a long spear in hand. The phalanx was the ancient world's version of the tank, essentially. And even as military advancements came along, the idea of standing shoulder-to-shoulder stuck for quite a long time. Well, if you're wanting to get back to war's roots, you can with these new starter armies for the Greeks and Spartans (yes, I know that Sparta was part of Greece, but look, I don't name these things. Plus, the various city-states really didn't consider themselves one country (far from it, in fact), so there's that as well) for Hail Caesar.

Greece has been at the forefront of military power, economy, politics and education. They’ve now set their sights on conquering neighbouring states with the new Greek starter army.

This box set contains:

156 Plastic hoplites
6 Metal Thessalian light cavalry
3 Metal Greek command with swords
4 Hoplite shield decal sheets and plastic bases

Whilst the enduring image of hoplites are their large round shields and long thrusting spears, the ornately attired command figures are armed with exotic swords. This Greek command will add steely discipline to your troops as they face down their enemies up close and personal.

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Famous for their battle prowess, Sparta has sent forth her armies out into the world with the new Spartan starter army, which is led by the new Spartan generals.

This box set contains:

160 Plastic Spartan hoplites
8 Metal Greek slingers
Metal Spartan command
4 Spartan shield decal sheets and plastic bases

The Spartan command would typically be the finest group of warriors amongst the troop, they’d have the duty to empower their men and hold the line at whatever cost.

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