It took the Romans almost exactly 200 years to conquer the Iberian
Peninsula (modern Spain and Portugal). The skillful and tenacious
resistance of the various inhabitants, utilizing superior mobility in
the rugged terrain to wage a guerrilla war, made the region the
graveyard of many a Roman army. But the lessons, though painful, were
eventually learnt and the heat of this socalled fiery war forged the
legions into a more effective force. Daniel Varga analyzes the
strategies and tactics of both sides, drawing on the traditional
literary sources but also the latest archaeological research. He
examines the problems faced by the Roman army and the extent to which
it was forced to adapt to meet, and eventually overcome, these
challenges. His findings show the Spanish armies as more sophisticated
than often thought. The author concludes that the Spanish campaigns
exerted a powerful influence on the organization, tactics and
equipment of the Roman army, helping to make it the supreme fighting
machine it became.
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ISBN
9781473860940
Publisert
2015
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Pen & Sword Military (ORIM)
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Engelsk
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Digital bok
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