Germanic Warriors COBI 20075 -Imperium Romanum

Did you know:

• Germanic warriors were fighters belonging to ancient Germanic tribes that settled in Northern Europe.
• Originally they came from Northern Europe, and their homeland today roughly corresponds to northern Germany, southern Norway, Denmark, and Sweden.
• These warriors are known, for example, from the time when, led by their leader Marobud, they created the Marcomanni, a powerful kingdom north of the Danube in the territory of present-day Czech Republic, and were important neighbors of the Roman Empire.
  
• Germanic warriors often had complex relations with the neighboring Roman Empire, involving both wars and trade as well as diplomatic contacts.
• Their fighting strength and courage were legendary and posed a serious threat to the Roman Empire, especially along the Limes Romanus frontier.
• They were known for their combat skills and were often described in Roman sources as formidable opponents.
• Warriors formed the elite of society. Their status was determined not only by wealth but primarily by proven bravery and loyalty to their leader in battle. Achieving glory in combat was essential for every warrior.
• Germanic warriors, including famous figures such as Arminius or Ariovistus, played a key role in European history, and their clashes with Rome (e.g., the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest) had far-reaching consequences that shaped the course of the continent.

Equipment and Appearance:

• Typical equipment of Germanic warriors consisted of Roman captured weapons.
• Standard gear included a longbow, sword, spear, as well as finely sharpened double-edged axes, single-edged throwing axes Francisca, and a wooden shield covered with leather.
• Clothing consisted of patterned trousers with wraps, a linen tunic, and a woolen cloak.
• Metal pieces were rare for Germanic warriors, and chainmail armor was considered a sign of cowardice.

From Tacitus’ Germania Annales:

"They are brave but repulsive warriors who do not know the foundations of civilization and military tactics, yet they inflict great damage on the legions. A chaotic wedge attack, the Cuneus, composed of roaring barbarians, can be very effective."

About the Sets :

• The COBI 20075 set is made of 45 high-quality ABS pieces
• Imperium Romanum collection
• Pad printed – no stickers
• Faithful detailing
• Made in the EU