Military History

Historical Reenactors .

" People from across the world have for decades come together to reenact historical military and civilian life at various periods in time. A large number of these are dedicated to the Roman era. The level of historical detail required varies from Legion to Legion, and some engage in mock combat while others display their prowess at period drill and...

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The Siege of Syracuse by Livy

from Livy's History of Rome from its Foundation (59 BC-17 AD) . Translated by Aubrey de Selincourt, Penguin Books, New York, 1965 [Rome] [Military History]...

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Roman Military Sites in Britain

"A non-specialist's introduction to the fortresses, forts, watchtowers, temporary camps, depots and industrial sites, built by the Roman Army in Britain. Plus background material on the Roman Army and the military history of the province." © Peter Green 1997 [Rome] [Military History]...

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The Battle of Cannae

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Polybius (c.200-after 118 BCE): The Battle of Cannae, 216 BC

From:Polybius, The Histories of Polybius,vol. I. 264-275., trans. Evelyn S. Shuckburgh (London: Macmillan, 1889), pp. 226-230. Courtsey of the Internet Ancient History Sourcebook. [Rome] [Military History]...

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Roman Legionary Forces in Sicily During the Second Punic War

The Number of Legions Stationed on the Island from 214 to 210 B.C. by E. D. Clark The Ancient History Bulletin , vol 8.4 (1994) 133-140. [Rome] [Military History]...

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Catapults in Greek and Roman Antiquity.

By D. Baatz [Rome] [Military History]...

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Imperial Service quarantees citizenship:

Would you like to know more? The homepage of Sander van Dorst with numerous links for the study of the Roman army. [Rome] [Military History]...

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Legio VIII Augusta MGV;

A living historical society depicting 1st and 2nd century Roman Britain. "We are a group of enthusiasts from Wales and the North of England who aim to authentically depict the society which existed in Roman Britain during the late 1st and early 2nd Century AD." [Rome] [Military History]...

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The Siege of Syracuse from Plutarch's Parallel Lives

Plutarch, the venerable biographer and essayist of ancient Greece, skillfully brings forth the dramatic narrative of The Siege of Syracuse in his work "Parallel Lives." In this historical masterpiece, Plutarch paints a vivid portrait of the protagonists, weaving together the destinies of notable figures from Greek and Roman history. Immerse yoursel...

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