Past and Present of Warfare
Category: ancient
There were many reasons why the Western Roman Empire fell. Many lists are over there, such as one at the History.com. Some are better than others, but here I will debunk one point that sometimes appears on them: “weakening of the Roman Legions”, the eighth point on the previously linked list. Roman legions didn't weaken. … Continue reading Late Roman Army vs Principate Army
Introduction After Roman conquest of Illyricum, conflicts are nearly constant on its borders. From 1st to 4th century AD, there are conflicts with Sarmatians on the Danube, especially along the Lower Pannonian limes. During the reign of Domitian, Pannonia saw the deployment of legions XIV Gemina and XXV Rapax, latter of which is completely destroyed … Continue reading Danube Limes
After the conquest of Illyria during 2nd and 1st century BC, Tiberius organized the province of Illyricum in last decade BC (from around 11 BC). Rebellion however flared up as a result of forced recruitment during the Marcommanic Wars, starting in 6 AD and lasting until 9 AD when rebels surrendered. Illyricum was consequently divided … Continue reading Battle of Mursa Major in 351 AD
In southern Iraq, between Euphrates and Tigris, lived Indoeuropean peoples of white skin – Sumerians. Between 4th and 3rd centuries BC, they reached a level of civilization which still confuses today's scientists, advancing from tribal organization to a highly developed state in very short time. They developed a highly advanced irrigation system, turning a swamp … Continue reading Sumerian Phalanx
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