"From the civil wars of the Late Republic to Constantine's bloody reunification of the Empire, elite corps of guardsmen were at the heart of every Roman army. Whether as bodyguards or as shock troops in battle, the fighting skills of praetorians, speculatores, singulares and pro…
The Imperial Army established by Augustus drew heavily on the nomenclature & traditions of the late Roman Republic, but was revolutionary in its design. He decided to meet all the military needs of the Empire from a standing, professional army. This book discusses this topic.
by Fields, Nic, Anderson, Duncan
fromBattle orders
by Embleton, G. A., (Gerry A.), Macdowall, Simon
fromWarrior series
"Between the 3rd and 6th centuries AD the traditional legions of heavy infantry were whittled away and eventually replaced by a force of various arms and nationalities dominated by cavalry and supported by missile troops. However, in spite of this trend towards cavalry, the pede…
by Fields, Nic, Anderson, Duncan
fromBattle orders
by Fields, Nic, Anderson, Duncan
fromBattle orders
by Fields, Nic, Anderson, Duncan
fromBattle orders
"As Rome's power and influence extended across the Mediterranean, she was destined for a collision with the Carthaginian Empire, a clash ultimately resulting in the decisive Second Punic War. At first the Roman Army was no match for the superior tactics and leadership of Hanniba…
Examines the performance of the Roman army and its contribution to the fall of the Roman Empire, as well as other fundamental issues including the rise of Christianity.
Examines the performance of the Roman army and its contribution to the fall of the Roman Empire, as well as other fundamental issues including the rise of Christianity.
Examines the performance of the Roman army and its contribution to the fall of the Roman Empire, as well as other fundamental issues including the rise of Christianity.
