The Army & Battles

Army Overview
List of Major Battles

Why Did the Roman Empire Stop Expanding?

Why Did the Roman Empire Stop Expanding?

The Roman Empire was a colossal force, stretching from Spain to Syria and Scotland to Sudan, covering around 5 million square kilometers. It dominated the Mediterranean Basin and possibly ruled …

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Rome's Forgotten Civil War

Rome’s Forgotten Civil War

In ancient Rome, the concept of home was quite different from what we understand today. Aristocratic houses were bustling centers where family and slaves lived together, and where political and …

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Why Hannibal Failed

Why Hannibal Failed

The battle of Cannae was a turning point for the Carthaginian general Hannibal Barca, who had achieved a remarkable victory against the Roman legions. With his smaller force, he outmaneuvered …

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Hannibal: Rome’s Greatest Enemy

Hannibal: Rome’s Greatest Enemy

The Ancient Roman Republic once faced a formidable adversary in Carthage, a powerful merchant empire from North Africa. Hannibal, a commanding general from Carthage, would lead his forces against Rome …

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