Carthaginian Heavy Cavalry LIBYAN JAVELINMEN In the ancient Macedonian army

In the ancient Macedonian army of Philip II and Alexander the Great

Positioned at the very rear of the Roman battle formation

1 separate shield

Shock and terror: Carthaginian generals primarily used the elephants to charge enemy lines

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Carthaginian Heavy Cavalry LIBYAN JAVELINMEN In the ancient Macedonian armyThis item is part of the Punic Wars: Hannibal at the Gates collection. In ancient Carthage's military, the command group for heavy cavalry was typically composed of Carthaginian citizens, often from the nobility. These elite horsemen were well equipped, often with Greek style weaponry. Their equipment included a lance or spear, and they fought with discipline and high morale. As heavy cavalry, their role was to charge the enemy and break their