Roman Battle Tactics 390–110 BC

Nic Fields, Gerry Embleton (Author and illustrator), Ian Rotherham

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English

Osprey
20 May 2012

History; Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Military history; War & defence operations

Series: Elite

By 390 BC, the Roman army was in need of change, as Greek-style tactics of fighting with a heavy infantry phalanx were proving increasingly outdated. A military revolution was born in the form of the legion, a tool of war better suited to aggressive action. Yet by the end of the 3rd century BC, Rome's prestige was shattered by the genius of Hannibal of Carthage, causing the Romans to revise their battle tactics once more, this time by inventing a whole new kind of soldier. This book reveals these two defining moments in Roman military history and the revolution in battle tactics that they caused, examining how the Roman army eventually became all-conquering and all-powerful.

By: Nic Fields
Illustrated by: Gerry Embleton (Author and illustrator), Ian Rotherham
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: No. 172
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 252g
ISBN: 9781846033827
ISBN 10: 1846033829
Series: Elite
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 20 May 2012
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

The Roman phalanx · The evolution and organization of the manipular legion · Legionary cavalry · Command: centurions, tribune and consuls · The Italian allies · Battle lines and manoeuvres · Offensive and defensive formations · Epilogue: transition from maniples to cohorts

Reviews for Roman Battle Tactics 390–110 BC

Roman Battle Tactics by Nic Fields, Ph.D. is an excellently researched instructive manual on the various skirmishes and war maneuvers of the Roman Empire from 390 B.C. to 110 B.C. Fields displays his extensive knowledge of ancient history brilliantly, and without sounding the least bit dry... The chronological explanations of the names, uses, weapons, and training methods of each type of unit the Romans used was especially helpful in understanding how each victory came about. Meredith Greene, San Francisco Book Review (March 2010)