CTSM-06B - Samnite Warrior Papau New Guinea Although rarely present on the

Although rarely present on the battlefield itself

Their stories provide an important perspective on Roman society beyond emperors and armies

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CTSM-06B - Samnite Warrior Papau New Guinea Although rarely present on theThe proportion of cavalry fielded is never mentioned in historical references, but it is assumed it was low, as the wooded mountains would not have been good cavalry country. Like the Romans the Samnite cavalry were organized into Turmae. Many paintings show warriors carrying spears over their shoulders with bright cloths hanging from them. These are often interpreted as flags, but it is believed that they were tunics and belts. These represent