In this second of three special episodes, we take an in-depth look at the Roman army which fought the majority of the Punic Wars - its equipment, formations, and most importantly, the fighting ethos which animated the men within it. What was the key to the Roman's success? Superior discipline? A flexible fighting style? Not so. Although these things contributed to Roman success, it was Roman virtus balanced by disciplina which gave the legionary his edge.
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Recommended further reading:
Soldiers and Ghosts by J.E. Lendon
The Complete Roman Army by Adrian Goldsworthy
Legionary: The Roman Soldier's Unoffical Manual by Philip Matyszak
Link to my Map of the Mediterranean World Circa 300 BC
Link to the Episode 31 page on the Layman's Historian website
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Episode 12 - The Battle for Carthage
Episode 11 - The Enemy in Africa
Episode 10 - Syracuse in Retreat
Episode 9 - Agathocles and the Age of Alexander
Episode 8 - Timoleon and the End of the Second Sicilian War
Episode 7 - Dionysius the Tyrant
Episode 6 - Carthage Strikes Back
Episode 5 - Syracuse, Sicily, and the Hellenes
Episode 4 - A Punic Sea
Episode 3 - Qart-Hadasht - The New City
Episode 2 - Dido's Drama
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