Later Carthaginian Citizen Cavalry

The citizen cavalry was good-quality cavalry levied among the rich citizens of Carthage. Hannibal didn't bring many to Italy but they fought in a number of other engagements throughout Carthage's history.

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Citizen cavalry

The citizen cavalry of Carthage, bearing banners with the city's Palm-and-horse emblem as well as banners of religious significance. The spear-armed phalanx to their rear is made up of subject Libyan spearmen, and the lighter infantry are allied Iberians.


Arnstein Orten
Last modified: Wed Apr 24 16:04:15 MET DST 2002