Military History

The Late Roman Army by Hugh Elton .

Late Antiquity in the Mediterranean: Courtesy of the On- line Reference Book for Medieval Studies. Online Encyclopedia. This file may be copied on the condition that the entire contents, including the header and this copyright notice, remain intact. [Rome] [Military History]...

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ROMEC:The Roman Military Equipment Conference.

"The first Roman Military Equipment Research Seminar was held in the Department of Ancient History and Classical Archaeology (now, sadly, defunct) at the University of Sheffield (GB) in 1983. It has since grown and now visits various international venues, but still retains the same goals as that first seminar: to further the study of Roman military...

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Leg VIIII Hspa Pagina Domus

"The aims of the somewhat anarchic collective of interested individuals (hereinafter known as 'The Society') are: To recreate all aspects of life in the Roman Legions of the last half of the first century anno domini, including campaign, drill, combat and leisure activities as accurately as possible using the tools of living history and practical a...

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Ancient Rome Lesson Links

The military history of ancient Rome is one of the most successful and influential in history. The Roman army was renowned for its discipline, training, and organization, and it played a major role in the expansion and maintenance of the Roman Empire. The early Roman army was based on a citizen levy, with all male citizens required to serve in the ...

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Vicesima - Quarta Legion XXIV Media Atlantia

"Legion XXIV Media Atlantia was established in 1997 to defend the frontiers of ancient Rome in the Mid Atlantic Region of North America. It is intended as a re-enactment unit to display Roman and other ancient military dress, battle tactics and history at faires, schools or other public functions." [Rome] [Military History]...

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Casques Italiques

The evolution of Roman helmets. In French [Rome] [Military History]...

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Ancient History Sourcebook:

Polybius (c.200-after 118 BCE): The Third Punic War, 149-146 BCE [The Histories, Book XXXVI-XXXIX] From: Polybius, The Histories of Polybius, 2 Vols., trans. Evelyn S. Shuckburgh (London: Macmillan, 1889), II.499-507, 511-515, 528-530.ourtesy of the Ancient History Sourcebook. [Rome] [Military History]...

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Polybius (c.200-after 118 BCE):

The Roman Maniple vs. The Macedonian Phalanx From:Polybius, The Histories of Polybius, 2 Vols., trans. Evelyn S. Shuckburgh (London: Macmillan, 1889), pp. 226-230. Courtsey of the Internet Ancient History Sourcebook. [Rome] [Military History]...

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The Siege of Syracuse by Polybius

Polybius, the astute Greek historian and chronicler of the Hellenistic world, brings to life the gripping tale of The Siege of Syracuse in his masterful work. Step into the pages of ancient history as Polybius weaves a narrative that transcends time, capturing the complexities of war, the strategic genius of commanders, and the indomitable spirit o...

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"Barbarization" in the Late Roman Army

Barbarization" in the Late Roman Army by Hugh Elton . Courtesy of the On- line Reference Book for Medieval Studies. Online Encyclopedia. This file may be copied on the condition that the entire contents, including the header and this copyright notice, remain intact. [Rome] [Military History]...

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