Weapons & Warfare
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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Ancient battles were fought with a variety of weapons and tactics, depending on the time period and the cultures involved. Some of the most common weapons used in ancient battles included:
Swords: Swords were used in close combat, and were available in a variety of shapes and sizes.Spears: Spears were used for both long-range and close-range combat...
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Ancient and Medieval History is a vast and rich field of study that encompasses the recorded human past from the earliest civilizations to the early modern period. This historical journey spans thousands of years and includes numerous cultures, empires, events, and developments. Here's a brief overview:
Ancient History (circa 3500 BC - 476 AD):
Ear...
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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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ca. 600 BC
Italy
MS 1608
The most common type of helmet in use during the Archaic period. Beaten out of a single sheet of bronze, it provided good protection to the forehead, nose and cheek areas. The two cheek pieces are separated to leave a gap exposing the mouth. Its shape only approximates the contours of the human skull, necessitating a fur or...
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Military history is the study of armed conflict in the history of humanity, and its impact on the societies, cultures and economies thereof, as well as the resulting changes to local and international relationships. It is a broad field of study that encompasses a wide range of topics, including the causes of war, the development of military technol...
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The First Punic War, which took place from 264 BC to 241 BC, was a pivotal conflict between the two powerful Mediterranean city-states of Rome and Carthage. This war marked the beginning of a series of conflicts known as the Punic Wars, which would ultimately shape the course of Western history.
Here is a chronology of the key events during the Fir...
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Ancient Egyptian Warfare for Kids [General Ancient War Links]...
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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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