Military History

Battles of the ancient world: the Second Punic War

The Second Punic War was fought between Rome and Carthage from 218 to 201 BC. It was the second of three wars between the two powers, and is considered to be one of the greatest conflicts in ancient history. The war began when the Carthaginian general Hannibal Barca invaded Italy. Hannibal's army marched across the Alps and into Italy, where it def...

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Silver Decadrachm (Chariot)

ca. 400&endash;375 BC Syracuse 29-126-41 "Racing four-horse chariot with a flying Nike personifying Victory crowning the driver. The space below is filled with captured Punic arms. This spectacular coin may commemorate the victory of Dionysius I over the Carthaginian general Himilcon and the deliverance of Syracuse from its Punic siege in 396 B...

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The Punic Wars

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The Second Punic War

The Second Punic War, also known as the Hannibalic War (218 BC - 201 BC), was one of the most famous and pivotal conflicts of the ancient world, pitting the military genius Hannibal Barca of Carthage against the mighty Roman Republic. This war is marked by Hannibal's audacious and legendary crossing of the Alps with his army, his remarkable victori...

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Warfare in Ancient Rome

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Colchester Roman Society.

"The Colchester Roman Society was formed in the summer of 1987, initially as the Balkerne Gate Guard. The aim of the society was, and continues to be, research into and the recreation of equipment, training and lifestyles of the Roman military and civilians during the 1st and 2nd Centuries AD. Originally adopting the LEG XIIII GEMINA, in 1997 the s...

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Legio Secunda Augusta.

"Legio Secunda Augusta (LEG II AUG) is the title of a society based in Portsmouth, Hampshire that seeks to re-create the "living history" - in both its military and civilian aspects - of Roman Britain during the first two centuries AD." [Rome] [Military History]...

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Legio X Fretensis.

"Now LEGIO X FRETENSIS is the military historical club. We make reconstruction weapon, armor, eguipment and life of roman legionaries from reign of Emperor Marcvs Ulpivs Traianvs (98-117 AC)." [Rome] [Military History]...

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Legio III Gallica.

"LEGIO III GALLICA is a re-enactment group dedicated to presenting living history displays of life in the Roman legions in the latter part of 1st century AD. Our weapons, armor, and accessories are thoroughly researched for historical accuracy and are mostly constructed by our own hands and at our own expense. Our group is based in the NOVUM CENABU...

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