Iberian Soldier

The Iberian Soldiers or Hispani Soldiers were famous mercenaries and tribal warriors in Roman times, mostly due to their helping of Hannibal Barca and Carthage in the Second Punic War. When they weren't fighting for other nations, they were fighting other tribes with weapons like the Falcata, Gladius Hispaniensis, and Soliferrums with high quality iron. They were adept at ambushes and guerrilla tactics in combat, adding to their effectiveness.

They were seperated into two infantry groups based on what shield they used, Scutati carried Scutums and Caetrati carried Caetras. They were adept at horseback combat and horse breeding as well which made them an even greater asset to their clients. The Iberians fought in many Mediterranean places for Carthage and Rome. Carthage took over the Iberian territories after the First Punic War but after the Second Punic War and Carthage's defeat, Rome took over the Iberian territories and crushed their rebellions.

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