Think ancient battles, you think Romans. Fierce warriors. Smart military tactics. But how did those tactics stack up against other great armies throughout history?
Did the Vikings use strategies that were more brutal but too reckless?
How about the Ancient Egyptians? They relied heavily on mercenaries. Was that sustainable or did it lead to “semi-loyal” forces?
Throw the Greeks into the mix and you see a few flaws. Maybe those flaws gave the Romans insights so they didn’t repeat them.
See the rest of the story here (with infographic) to discover more about ancient military strategies, including…
Which attack style Roman armies were vulnerable to.
Why the Egyptians focused on logistics so intensely.
The sneaky tactic Greeks utilized regularly.
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