ROM008A - Roman Kneeling with Sword A watercart or field water

A watercart or field water wagon as the central terrain piece

France had been under German occupation for several years

and cavalry

RS042A - 8cm Mortar with Crew (Combat Fatigues)

British infantry figures in firing or defensive poses

ROM008A - Roman Kneeling with Sword A watercart or field waterIn Roman infantry doctrine, kneeling was not a sign of defeat but a tactical adjustment of stance. A soldier might kneel to stabilize himself on uneven terrain, reduce his exposure to missile fire, or prepare to receive or deliver a close range attack. This posture allowed greater control when fighting in dense formations or chaotic battlefield conditions. The sword in question is typically the gladius, the standard Roman short stabbing weapon.