Military History

ORB Online Encyclopedia--Collapse of the Roman Empire

Late Antiquity in the Mediterranean. The Collapse of the Roman Empire--Military Aspects. Hugh Elton. Modern historians explain the collapse of the western Roman empire in the fourth and fifth centuries in one of two ways. One group follows an institutional approach, which finds the reasons in the long-term and looks closely at internal structures. ...

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ORB Online Encyclopedia--Barbarization

The term `barbarization` is used to describe the use of soldiers whose origins were outside the Roman Empire in the late Roman army. It has been argued (especially by Ramsay MacMullen) that this caused the army to decline in efficiency, though this is a view that is coming under some revision. There were two types of this `barbarization`. [Warfare...

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The Armies of The Roman Empire

Development of the Roman Legion from the late Republic to the height of the Empire. Campaigns and battles. Tactics and weapons of the Roman armies. Siege warfare / fortification. Profiles of the greatest military commanders. [Warfare] [Rome]...

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The Legio X Gemina Homepage

This is the homepage of the Gemina Project, a Dutch reenactment society that portrays Roman soldiers and civilians as they would have appeared in the last quarter of the first century AD when the legio X Gemina was stationed at the castra of Nijmegen. [Warfare] [Rome]...

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Caesar's Campaigns in Gaul (58-50 BC)

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Armamentarium: The Book of Roman Arms and Armour

"Armamentarium: The Book of Roman Arms and Armour" is a captivating and informative tome that immerses readers in the fascinating world of Roman military equipment, weaponry, and armor. This meticulously crafted book serves as a comprehensive guide and an authoritative reference for enthusiasts, scholars, and history buffs eager to explore the art ...

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Armamentarium: The Book of Roman Arms and Armour

Armamentarium: The Book of Roman Arms and Armour is a definitive work on the weapons and armor of the Roman army. It is written by a team of leading experts in the field, and draws on the latest research and archaeological discoveries. The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the Roman army and its organization, ...

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