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The Second Punic War

The Second Punic War (218–201 BC) was the second of three wars fought between Rome and Carthage, the two main powers of the western Mediterranean in the 3rd century BC. It was one of the largest and most destructive conflicts of the ancient world. The war began when the Carthaginian general Hannibal Barca invaded Italy. Hannibal's army marched acro...

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Naval Warfare in Ancient India

India has an extensive sea-board, being bounced on three sides of her borders by the sea. She has a net-work of large and navigable rivers, free from the freezing effects of a severely cold climate. She has also a wealth of forests, abounding in strong timber which might be readily utilised for the construction of ships and boats. These natur...

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Ancient warfare - Wikipedia

Ancient warfare is war as conducted from the beginnings of recorded history to the end of the ancient period. In Europe and the Near East, the end of antiquity is often equated with the fall of Rome in 476. In China, it can also be seen as ending in the 5th century, with the growing role of mounted warriors needed to counter the ever-growing threat...

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Siege Warfare: The Art of Offence and Defence

Siege warfare is the military tactics and equipment used to capture a fortified position. It is one of the oldest forms of warfare, and has been used throughout history to capture cities, castles, and other strongholds. The basic objective of siege warfare is to force the defenders of a fortified position to surrender. This can be done in a number ...

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Overview of archaic and classical Greek history

Peloponnesian War [Greece Ancient War Links]...

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Peloponnesian War

Peloponnesian War Links to Brief descriptions about the battles [Greece Ancient War Links]...

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King Darius Battles

Deals with the Persian Empire battles: The Ionian Revolt, The Battle of Marathon, The Battle of Thermopylae. The Persian Wars. Events leading up to the Persian Wars, the Lydians, King Croesus and the Persians.and the formation of the Delian League. [People in History] [Tools and Searches]...

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Peloponnesian Wars - Thucydides

The Peloponnesian War was a long and devastating conflict that took place between Athens and Sparta and their respective allies from 431 to 404 BC. It was the most significant conflict in Greek history and had a profound impact on the development of Western civilization. The war was fought over a number of issues, including the growing power of Ath...

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Warfare in Ancient Rome

Roman military technique and technology was not an indigenous invention but an adaptation and evolution of the knowledge of other civilizations. The success of Roman warfare methods and equipment is plainly seen from the fact that not only did they command a large empire of ever-increasing area, they also managed to keep their kingdom united until ...

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Warfare in Ancient Greece

As the economic resources of Greek city-states and individuals increased during the seventh century B.C., armies of foot soldiers were formed within the wealthier city-states. Known as hoplites, these soldiers were characteristically equipped with about seventy pounds of armor, most of which was made of bronze. The typical panoply included an eight...

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