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Warfare in the Ancient World (Bibliographies)

Greek Warfare Greek Military History Roman Warfare Roman Military History Late Roman Army bibliography (short) Units of the Roman Army Roman Fortifications Byzantine Warfare Byzantine Military History Byzantine Fortifications General and Comparative Material [Weapons and Warfare]...

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Warfare in the Roman World

This page is a collection of resources relevant to the subject of Warfare in the Roman World. It covers material from the Republic and Empire, as late as the Arab Invasions of the seventh century...

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Ancient Galleys

"Until about 800 B.C. a variety of ships were used in the Aegean sea. However, they had not yet developed the basic forms of the classical age. Most ships were more or less symmetrical in design (similar to Viking ships, though much more primitive and less seaworthy), and the standard fighting technique was to board the enemy vessel. Then, around 8...

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Ancient Military History Resources

This Military History resource page is intended to ease the search for quality sites....

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History of Warfare - Land

Mesopotamia and Egypt Preliminary skirmishes Foot soldiers Fortification and siege A pharaoh on the warpath From chariot to cavalry The Assyrian war machine Medes and Persians Greece and Rome Byzantium and Islam Middle Ages The footsoldier Gunfire Science of the battlefield Warfare in the Ancient World...

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Naval Warfare in Ancient India

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Bronze ´Piceno-Corinthian´ Helmet

ca. 550 BC Ascoli Piceno (ancient Asculum), Italy, Tomb of the Warrior MS 1534 This helmet originally carried a detachable horsehair crest. In perhaps a local modification by the Piceni, a tribe of central Italic people on the Adriatic coast northeast of Rome, the protective cheek and lower jaw pieces are formed from a single sheet of bronze. The n...

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Ancient and Medieval History

Ancient and Medieval History is a vast and rich field of study that encompasses the recorded human past from the earliest civilizations to the early modern period. This historical journey spans thousands of years and includes numerous cultures, empires, events, and developments. Here's a brief overview: Ancient History (circa 3500 BC - 476 AD): Ear...

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Weapons and Armor

Weapons and armor have played a pivotal role throughout human history, shaping the outcomes of conflicts, defining the capabilities of warriors, and reflecting the technological and cultural advancements of societies. Here is an overview of weapons and armor throughout the ages: Weapons: Melee Weapons:Swords: Swords are one of the most iconic melee...

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