PMRR-04RYN - Principes Papau New Guinea mechanical difficulties and harsh battlefield

mechanical difficulties and harsh battlefield conditions across Europe

Roman soldiers trained extensively to maintain formation under extreme battlefield pressure

The Military Workshop continues to expand its range of historically inspired military models

this figure provides an excellent representation of British troops during the campaign

Continuously upgraded throughout the war

PMRR-04RYN - Principes Papau New Guinea mechanical difficulties and harsh battlefieldFor set piece battles, the heavy infantry were usually drawn up in three lines. However, the vast majority of the heavy infantry were stationed in the front two lines, the HASTATI and PRINCIPES. Contained in these two lines were the younger recruits who were expected to do all the fighting. The rear line (TRIARII), was a reserve consisting of older men who formed a line of last resort to provide cover for the front lines if they were put to flight