Roman Republic 509 – 270 BC
... The fiercest of the wars Rome fought were the Punic (PYOO-nik) Wars, a series of wars against Carthage, a city in northern Africa. The word Punic means “Phoenician” in Latin. As you learned earlier in this book, the Phoenicians were an ancient civilization that had built the city of Carthage. Rome a ...
... The fiercest of the wars Rome fought were the Punic (PYOO-nik) Wars, a series of wars against Carthage, a city in northern Africa. The word Punic means “Phoenician” in Latin. As you learned earlier in this book, the Phoenicians were an ancient civilization that had built the city of Carthage. Rome a ...
Battle of Trebia (218 BC) and Lake Trasimere (217 BC)
... retreat. The idea was to lure the Romans into a trap where Mago’s regiment could attack. The Carthaginians rode up to the gates and discharged missiles at the men on duty. As expected, Sempronius sent out the Roman cavalry to drive them off, and shortly afterwards sent out 6,000 javelin-throwers, th ...
... retreat. The idea was to lure the Romans into a trap where Mago’s regiment could attack. The Carthaginians rode up to the gates and discharged missiles at the men on duty. As expected, Sempronius sent out the Roman cavalry to drive them off, and shortly afterwards sent out 6,000 javelin-throwers, th ...
The Sicilian Campaign in the 2nd Punic War
... legionnaires stormed the wall with assault ladders at midnight. The Romans broke into the city and stormed the upper districts of the Epipolae, Tyche and Neapolis. However, the defense of the older districts of Achradina and the 'Island' held firm. The main Carthaginian army raced back to relieve Sy ...
... legionnaires stormed the wall with assault ladders at midnight. The Romans broke into the city and stormed the upper districts of the Epipolae, Tyche and Neapolis. However, the defense of the older districts of Achradina and the 'Island' held firm. The main Carthaginian army raced back to relieve Sy ...
THE THIRTY-YEAR JOURNEY
... ‘century’ of eighty soldiers. Centuries were grouped into cohorts and ten cohorts made up a legion. Cohorts 210 were each made up of six centuries, making a total of 480 men per cohort. Cohort 1 was larger, and included five double-strength centuries, making 800 ordinary soldiers, along with all the ...
... ‘century’ of eighty soldiers. Centuries were grouped into cohorts and ten cohorts made up a legion. Cohorts 210 were each made up of six centuries, making a total of 480 men per cohort. Cohort 1 was larger, and included five double-strength centuries, making 800 ordinary soldiers, along with all the ...
2007 Society of Ancients Battle Day: Cynoscephalae, 197 BC The
... • The account by Polybius is fairly clear on the “grand tactical” aspects of the battle, if not the actual detailed fighting, allowing us to set up the battle and compare our results with the real thing with a degree of confidence not always possible. • Work by Hammond in identifying the battlefield ...
... • The account by Polybius is fairly clear on the “grand tactical” aspects of the battle, if not the actual detailed fighting, allowing us to set up the battle and compare our results with the real thing with a degree of confidence not always possible. • Work by Hammond in identifying the battlefield ...
Gospel Armor - Soldiers Of Christ, Arise
... either in advance or retreat against a violent attack of hostile weapons. The soldiers of the front rank, closely linked together, protected themselves by holding up their shields in front of them as screens, while the rear ranks raised their shields above their heads, and in this way produced an ar ...
... either in advance or retreat against a violent attack of hostile weapons. The soldiers of the front rank, closely linked together, protected themselves by holding up their shields in front of them as screens, while the rear ranks raised their shields above their heads, and in this way produced an ar ...
Ancient Art of War - Walter S. Zapotoczny Jr.
... prominent part in tactics by a feigned withdrawal. They would then lure inexperienced enemies forward, creating a fatal gap in the enemy’s formation. In 335 B.C., Alexander's army crossed the Hellespont with about 42,000 soldiers. After an initial victory against Persian forces at the Battle of Gran ...
... prominent part in tactics by a feigned withdrawal. They would then lure inexperienced enemies forward, creating a fatal gap in the enemy’s formation. In 335 B.C., Alexander's army crossed the Hellespont with about 42,000 soldiers. After an initial victory against Persian forces at the Battle of Gran ...
docx - Orleans Church of Christ
... 1. The armor is to be donned with prayer (cf. Acts 4:29–31). 2. Pray always—pray intensely—pray for others. 3. We are foot soldiers—God is in control. II. A Lesson From Rome A. The Jewish priest and general Flavius Josephus lived during the zenith of Rome’s military glory. 1. He was made a citizen b ...
... 1. The armor is to be donned with prayer (cf. Acts 4:29–31). 2. Pray always—pray intensely—pray for others. 3. We are foot soldiers—God is in control. II. A Lesson From Rome A. The Jewish priest and general Flavius Josephus lived during the zenith of Rome’s military glory. 1. He was made a citizen b ...
Culture Powerpoint - North Allegheny School District
... Tribuni angusticlavii-tribunes with the narrow stripe; members of the equites and in their thirties Equites-The equites were the Roman middle class between the upper class of patricians and the lower class of plebians. The distinguishing mark of the equestrian class was a gold ring (that of the patr ...
... Tribuni angusticlavii-tribunes with the narrow stripe; members of the equites and in their thirties Equites-The equites were the Roman middle class between the upper class of patricians and the lower class of plebians. The distinguishing mark of the equestrian class was a gold ring (that of the patr ...
The Defeat of Boudicca`s Rebellion
... of 80,000 slain. Whatever the true cost, the British defeat was complete. What became of Boudicca is not known. It is said she survived the battle only to take poison later. The Roman casualties are reported to have been about 400 killed, which, if the usual ratio applied, means that at least 1,200 ...
... of 80,000 slain. Whatever the true cost, the British defeat was complete. What became of Boudicca is not known. It is said she survived the battle only to take poison later. The Roman casualties are reported to have been about 400 killed, which, if the usual ratio applied, means that at least 1,200 ...
Rome - U3AC
... What did Claudius (emperor AD 41-54) state about the early kings of Rome? “Between Tarquin and his son or grandson [= Tarquin II] came Servius Tullius. If we follow our Roman sources, he was the son of Ocresia, a prisoner of war; if we follow Etruscan sources, he was once the most faithful companio ...
... What did Claudius (emperor AD 41-54) state about the early kings of Rome? “Between Tarquin and his son or grandson [= Tarquin II] came Servius Tullius. If we follow our Roman sources, he was the son of Ocresia, a prisoner of war; if we follow Etruscan sources, he was once the most faithful companio ...
The Punic Wars Rome vs. Carthage
... • Roman discipline, organization & systemization sustained combat effectiveness over a longer period • Roman military and civic culture gave the military consistent motivation and cohesion • Romans were more persistent and more willing to absorb and replace losses over time than their opponents • Ro ...
... • Roman discipline, organization & systemization sustained combat effectiveness over a longer period • Roman military and civic culture gave the military consistent motivation and cohesion • Romans were more persistent and more willing to absorb and replace losses over time than their opponents • Ro ...
Zenobia - AVESTA -- Zoroastrian Archives
... We, the followers of Zarathushtra, after commencing our unrelenting march following the death of the Prophet seemed to have retained certain indelible qualities. One among them, in the quest to adjust to changing circumstances, we have not hesitated to shed our family names to more ‘suitable’ ones t ...
... We, the followers of Zarathushtra, after commencing our unrelenting march following the death of the Prophet seemed to have retained certain indelible qualities. One among them, in the quest to adjust to changing circumstances, we have not hesitated to shed our family names to more ‘suitable’ ones t ...
Early Roman Leaders and Emperors
... trained forces were divided into large units called legions. Each legion would have as many as 6,000 soldiers. The two hundred year period that began with the rule of Caesar Augustus was known as the Pax Romana, or the “Peace of Rome.” (10) Augustus had complete power in Rome, but he showed great re ...
... trained forces were divided into large units called legions. Each legion would have as many as 6,000 soldiers. The two hundred year period that began with the rule of Caesar Augustus was known as the Pax Romana, or the “Peace of Rome.” (10) Augustus had complete power in Rome, but he showed great re ...
Collapse of Imperial..
... Two co-emperors (each with title of Augustus) Each had an assistant and designated heir (with title of Caesar) Diocletian was one of the co-emperors But he also retained the position of “chairman of the board” within this system After 20 years, both Diocletian and his co-emperor retired an ...
... Two co-emperors (each with title of Augustus) Each had an assistant and designated heir (with title of Caesar) Diocletian was one of the co-emperors But he also retained the position of “chairman of the board” within this system After 20 years, both Diocletian and his co-emperor retired an ...
hui216_10_v7
... ready to fight but held back from battle could serve • to contrive disunity among those who might jointly threaten the empire • to deter those who would otherwise attack • to control lands and peoples by intimidation HUI216 ...
... ready to fight but held back from battle could serve • to contrive disunity among those who might jointly threaten the empire • to deter those who would otherwise attack • to control lands and peoples by intimidation HUI216 ...
Summary
... simultaneous conscription, joint worship of their deities, or membership in a collegia might have laid the foundation for a community of soldiers. Such comradely ties were preserved among veterans after their retirement. Apparently, a small unit, in which soldiers spent their daily life, played an ...
... simultaneous conscription, joint worship of their deities, or membership in a collegia might have laid the foundation for a community of soldiers. Such comradely ties were preserved among veterans after their retirement. Apparently, a small unit, in which soldiers spent their daily life, played an ...
PowerPoint - Romans - Doral Academy Preparatory
... created their short swords after those of the Spanish Celts. ...
... created their short swords after those of the Spanish Celts. ...
The Crisis of the Third Century
... Anarchy,” it resulted in a collapse of Roman governmental authority. While the Roman Empire survived the Crisis of the Third century and recovered, it emerged from the crisis fundamentally changed. Thus the Crisis of the Third Century was one of the major turning points in Roman history. Causes of t ...
... Anarchy,” it resulted in a collapse of Roman governmental authority. While the Roman Empire survived the Crisis of the Third century and recovered, it emerged from the crisis fundamentally changed. Thus the Crisis of the Third Century was one of the major turning points in Roman history. Causes of t ...
Spotlight on Ancient Rome
... Transporting goods on land was expensive, so most trade went by sea. Roman merchant ships were strong and seaworthy but very slow. Sailing was dangerous and ships stayed in port from November to March to avoid winter storms. (A) BARGE Flat-bottomed barges were used to transport goods on rivers to se ...
... Transporting goods on land was expensive, so most trade went by sea. Roman merchant ships were strong and seaworthy but very slow. Sailing was dangerous and ships stayed in port from November to March to avoid winter storms. (A) BARGE Flat-bottomed barges were used to transport goods on rivers to se ...
Marius and the reform of the Roman army
... who benefited greatly from Roman citizenship in his home town, he also offered citizenship rights to a number of Italian allies (e.g. Etruria), should they choose to fight for Rome. Marius also employed organization, training and innovative weaponry. His army was not seasonal but worked all year rou ...
... who benefited greatly from Roman citizenship in his home town, he also offered citizenship rights to a number of Italian allies (e.g. Etruria), should they choose to fight for Rome. Marius also employed organization, training and innovative weaponry. His army was not seasonal but worked all year rou ...
Mercenary Land Battles of the First Punic War
... However, it leaves little space for historical detail. Within C3i Magazine, there is the space to include historical background information, including unit scale and order of battle information. The detailed historical background for these First Punic War battles can be found in the C3i Nr16, but he ...
... However, it leaves little space for historical detail. Within C3i Magazine, there is the space to include historical background information, including unit scale and order of battle information. The detailed historical background for these First Punic War battles can be found in the C3i Nr16, but he ...
Fall of the Roman Republic
... men that voluntarily served out of a sense of duty for Rome to an army that fought for money and material items. 0 Does this mean that soldiers ...
... men that voluntarily served out of a sense of duty for Rome to an army that fought for money and material items. 0 Does this mean that soldiers ...
Rome at War AD 293-696
... cumulatively they contributed to diminishing imperial authority, undermining the fiscal and military structures which permitted the imperial machine to function. By the late fifth century an emperor had become irrelevant in the western Mediterranean, although the eastern ruler was accepted as a figu ...
... cumulatively they contributed to diminishing imperial authority, undermining the fiscal and military structures which permitted the imperial machine to function. By the late fifth century an emperor had become irrelevant in the western Mediterranean, although the eastern ruler was accepted as a figu ...
Roman army
The Roman army (Latin: exercitus Romanus, literally: Roman Army; Ancient Greek: στρατός/φοσσᾶτον Ῥωμαίων, transcription: stratos/fossaton Romaion) is a term encompassing the terrestrial armed forces deployed by the Roman Kingdom (to c. 500 BC), the Roman Republic (500–31 BC), the Roman Empire (31 BC – 395/476 AD) and its successor the East Roman or Byzantine Empire. It is thus a term that spans approximately 2,000 years, during which the Roman armed forces underwent numerous permutations in composition, organization, equipment and tactics, while conserving a core of lasting traditions.