The legion that wrested control of the Mediterranean region from Carthage and the Successor states is very familiar. But some notions have recently been challenged.
Following the discussion of the Roman legion in episode 119, the Ancient Warfare team returns to the topic with this episode looking at issue XV.4 of the magazine.
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AWA208 - How can we imagine ancient cavalry charges?
AW207 - Hadrian's Wall
AWA206 - What do we know of Philippian/Alexandrian weapons production?
AWA205 - How would a Roman campaign against king Maroboduus of the Marcomanni have gone?
AWA204 - National Weapons - were nations named after weapons or vice versa?
AW203 - Wargaming Ancient Battles
AWA202 - Oliganthropia - the decline in Spartan Manpower
AWA201 - How widespread was the use of Hamippoi in 5th BC Greece?
AWA200 - Do the sources tell us anything about the Spartan warrior Arimnestus?
AWA198 - Why was the Greek phalanx so ineffective against the Romans?
AWA197 - How did ancient commanders secure their logistics?
AWA196 - Can we trust Homer?
AWA195 - What did Epaminondas look like?
AW194 - Fighting Generals
AWA193 - How did Generals plan campaigns?
AWA192 - What Mattered Most in Ancient Warfare – Murray’s Take
AWA191 - When do ancient sources agree but you call foul?
AW190 - What do you think was the most important factor in ancient warfare?
AWA189 - How did ancient armies inspire loyalty among their troops?
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