The threat of a Germanic invasion had nearly bought Rome to its knees. Yet the Romans would rally and change their way of fighting, but this would affect the long term stability of the Republic. Continue reading The Cimbrian War: A New Roman War Machine
The Marian legions were a mid-point from the Polybian to Imperial legions. However, the reforms of the Marian legion made them one of the most disciplined and feared fighting forces in the ancient world. Continue reading The Marian Legions
An overview of Decimation, the most brutal punishment issued by the Roman war machine. Traumatic to say the least. Continue reading Decimation
How the Imperial Roman Legion was the most complete army sub-unit until the Napoleonic Army Continue reading The Imperial Legion: Most complete unit
The tale of Sextus Pompey, the youngest son of Pompey who took up piracy against Octavian and Anthony in a bid to win power himself. Continue reading The Last Pompeian
A civilization that expands makes many enemies. This man was the greatest enemy of the Roman Republic and inflicted a lot of punishment with his steadfast hatred of Rome. Continue reading Rome’s Greatest Nemesis: Hannibal Barca
Spartacus’s rebellion against Rome has been glorified. It was a rebellion that was bound to fail, as the Roman’s did not take him seriously till Crassus arrived. Continue reading Spartacus: A rebel doomed to fail
The First Punic War was a long war for both sides. The Naval theater was the most important here, and Rome had to learn to fight on sea. Continue reading First Punic War – Naval Theater
This post will talk briefly of the Punic Wars. Rome and Carthage fought three bloody wars, and it was the first time Rome fought a large and able foe with the ability to finance large armies. Rome also acquired and maintained territory outside of Italy. This was the start of the Roman dominance that would last for centuries. Rome had established itself as the regional … Continue reading An overview of the Punic Wars
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