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
The battle which enshrined Boudicca in Ancient History and very nearly prematurely ended the Roman occupation of Britain, concluded in a decisive one sided battle. Continue reading The Battle of Watling Street
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
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
The Phalanx and the Legion were two well known military formations in Ancient Europe. Both had different modes of operations, but which was the better formation? Continue reading The Legion vs Phalanx
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