We observe that the Romans owed their conquest of the world to no other reason than their continuous military training, strict adherence to discipline in their camps, and relentless mastery...
Roman history
The deadly Samnite Wars with the numerous and highly warlike Samnites, despite some humiliating Roman defeats and heavy losses, resulted in nothing other than the further expansion of Rome.
Three consecutive victories broke every Parthian defensive line, and on July 17, 165, the legions triumphantly entered Seleucia on the Tigris. Macedonian representatives (Peligones) of the powerful Greek community of...
The first thing soldiers must be taught is the military step, which can only be acquired through continuous practice in quick marching and formations.
Arguably, this was the most obvious adaptation to the desert made by the Roman army. Camels were employed both in campaigns and logistical infrastructure.
Indeed, after dispatching the unit’s commander, the remarkable Petreius ordered the legionaries to launch an immediate attack, making a sortie towards the South. After a “fierce” clash, the legion broke...
We observe that the Romans owed their conquest of the world to no other reason than their continuous military training, strict adherence to discipline in their camps, and relentless mastery...
The deadly Samnite Wars with the numerous and highly warlike Samnites, despite some humiliating Roman defeats and heavy losses, resulted in nothing other than the further expansion of Rome.
Three consecutive victories broke every Parthian defensive line, and on July 17, 165, the legions triumphantly entered Seleucia on the Tigris. Macedonian representatives (Peligones) of the powerful Greek community of...
The first thing soldiers must be taught is the military step, which can only be acquired through continuous practice in quick marching and formations.
Arguably, this was the most obvious adaptation to the desert made by the Roman army. Camels were employed both in campaigns and logistical infrastructure.
Indeed, after dispatching the unit’s commander, the remarkable Petreius ordered the legionaries to launch an immediate attack, making a sortie towards the South. After a “fierce” clash, the legion broke...