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Author : Joshua R Hall
Publisher : Pen and Sword Military
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2023-05-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473885400

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Carthage at War by Joshua R Hall Pdf

The Carthaginians are well known as Rome's great enemy of the three Punic wars and Hannibal, their greatest general, is a household name. While narrative histories of the Punic wars (especially the second) and biographies of Hannibal abound, there have been few studies dedicated to detailed analysis of Carthaginian armies and warfare throughout the city-state's entire existence. Joshua Hall puts that right with this in-depth study of their tactics, equipment, unit organization, army composition and operational effectiveness. Importantly, while the Second Punic War is rightly given prominence, this is not at the expense of the many earlier wars Carthage waged as she built and then defended her empire. Drawing on all the available archaeological and literary evidence, the author shows the development of Carthage's forces and methods of warfare from the ninth century BC to the city's demise. The result is the most in-depth portrait of the Carthaginian military available in English.

Author : Gabriele Esposito
Publisher : Pen and Sword Military
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2023-10-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781399067584

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Carthaginian Armies of the Punic Wars, 264–146 BC by Gabriele Esposito Pdf

The Carthaginians were undoubtedly the most formidable enemies of the ever-expanding Roman Republic, due to their sophisticated and often well-led military forces. Although the citizens of Carthage itself, a seafaring, mercantile state by tradition, may not have had the same military ethos as the Romans, they compensated by fielding varied multinational armies consisting of subject, allied and mercenary contingents, many of them recruited from the most famous warrior peoples of the Mediterranean. These included the incomparable Numidian light cavalry, the famed slingers of the Balearic islands, fierce Celts and skilled Spanish swordsmen, not forgetting the famous war elephants. During the first of the three conflicts that they fought against the Roman Republic – the famous Punic Wars – the Carthaginians completely reformed their land forces along Hellenistic lines and invited an experienced Spartan officer to command it. During the Second Punic War, they obtained a series of stunning victories over the Romans under the brilliant leadership of their own Hannibal Barca, marauding through Italy for some fifteen years. Gabriele Esposito reconstructs the history, organization and weapons of the Carthaginian military forces across the Punic Wars (264-146 BC). The weapons, armor and tactics of each of the various ethnic components is analyzed and the accessible text is supported by dozens of excellent color photographs, showing replica equipment in use.

Author : Adrian Goldsworthy
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780223063

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The Fall of Carthage by Adrian Goldsworthy Pdf

The struggle between Rome and Carthage in the Punic Wars was arguably the greatest and most desperate conflict of antiquity. The forces involved and the casualties suffered by both sides were far greater than in any wars fought before the modern era, while the eventual outcome had far-reaching consequences for the history of the Western World, namely the ascendancy of Rome. An epic of war and battle, this is also the story of famous generals and leaders: Hannibal, Fabius Maximus, Scipio Africanus, and his grandson Scipio Aemilianus, who would finally bring down the walls of Carthage.

Author : GABRIELE. ESPOSITO
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1399067540

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CARTHAGINIAN ARMIES OF THE PUNIC WARS, 264 146 BC by GABRIELE. ESPOSITO Pdf

Author : Nigel Bagnall
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472809971

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The Punic Wars 264–146 BC by Nigel Bagnall Pdf

The three Punic Wars lasted over 100 years, between 264 BC and 146 BC. They represented a struggle for supremacy in the Mediterranean between the bludgeoning land power of Rome, bent on imperial conquest, and the great maritime power of Carthage with its colonies and trading posts spread around the Mediterranean. This book reveals how the dramas and tragedies of the Punic Wars exemplify many political and military lessons which are as relevant today as when Hannibal and Scipio Africanus fought to determine the course of history in the Mediterranean.

Author : Nic Fields
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2010-09-21
Category : History
ISBN : 1846039584

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Carthaginian Warrior 264–146 BC by Nic Fields Pdf

The armies of Carthage were diverse, made up of men of various ethnic groups, military specializations, and even motivations. Whilst some were citizen soldiers fighting on behalf of their state, others were ruthless mercenaries who remained loyal only so long as they were paid. As the Punic Wars progressed and the merits of professional soldiers became appreciated, mercenaries became the backbone of Carthaginian armies. Backed up by detailed reference to historical sources, this book examines the life of a Carthaginian warrior, following his experiences from initial recruitment to final battle, and focusing on what he ate, the equipment he carried and the tactics he used on the battlefield. This in-depth analysis of warriors in daily life and battle is accompanied by archival photographs and vibrant illustrations from Steve Noon.

Author : Joshua R. Hall,Louis Rawlings,Geoff Lee
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2023-03-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781351695817

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Unit Cohesion and Warfare in the Ancient World by Joshua R. Hall,Louis Rawlings,Geoff Lee Pdf

This book explores unit cohesion in ancient armies, and how this contributed to the making of war in the Mediterranean world. It takes a varied approach to the subject, from looking at individual groups within larger armies to juxtaposing vertical and horizontal types of cohesion, providing a more detailed understanding of how groups were kept together. Within the broader definition of ‘unit cohesion’, this volume approaches more specific aspects of military cohesion in the ancient Mediterranean world including how individual soldiers commit to one another; how armies and units are maintained through hierarchy and the ‘chain of command’; and social cohesion, in which social activities and aspects of social power help bind an army or unit together. Examples from across the ancient Mediterranean are explored in this volume, from Classical Greece to Late Antiquity, with topics such as how armies and units cohere during the sacking of cities, Roman standards as a focus of religious cohesion, and how the multi-ethnic mercenary armies of Carthage cohered. Modern approaches to social cohesion are deployed throughout, and these essays serve as an important complement to existing literature on unit cohesion more generally. Unit Cohesion and Warfare in the Ancient World is of interest to students and scholars of ancient warfare, military history and military studies, as well as those working on the ancient Mediterranean world more broadly.

Author : Nigel Bagnall
Publisher : Random House
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2008-09-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781409022534

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The Punic Wars by Nigel Bagnall Pdf

The Punic Wars (264-146BC) sprang from a mighty power struggle between two ancient civilisations - the trading empire of Carthage and the military confedoration of Rome. It was a period of astonishing human misfortune, lasting over a period of 118 years and resulting in the radical depletion of Rome's population and resources and the complete annihilation of Carthage. All this took place more than 2,000 years ago, yet, as Nigel Bagnall's comprehensive history demonstrates, the ancient conflict is remarkable for its contemporary revelance.

Author : Nic Fields
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1846039592

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Carthaginian Warrior by Nic Fields Pdf

The armies of Carthage were diverse, made up of men of various ethnic groups, military specializations, and even motivations. Whilst some were citizen soldiers fighting on behalf of their state, others were ruthless mercenaries who remained loyal only so long as they were paid. As the Punic Wars progressed and the merits of professional soldiers became appreciated, mercenaries became the backbone of Carthaginian armies. Backed up by detailed reference to historical sources, this book examines the life of a Carthaginian warrior, following his experiences from initial recruitment to final battle, and focusing on what he ate, the equipment he carried and the tactics he used on the battlefield. This in-depth analysis of warriors in daily life and battle is accompanied by archival photographs and vibrant illustrations from Steve Noon.

Author : Reginald Bosworth Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1891
Category : Carthage (Extinct city)
ISBN : HARVARD:HN2CPS

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Rome and Carthage by Reginald Bosworth Smith Pdf

Author : Dexter Hoyos
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781119025504

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A Companion to the Punic Wars by Dexter Hoyos Pdf

A Companion to the Punic Wars offers a comprehensive new survey of the three wars fought between Rome and Carthage between 264 and 146 BC. Offers a broad survey of the Punic Wars from a variety of perspectives Features contributions from an outstanding cast of international scholars with unrivalled expertise Includes chapters on military and naval techniques, strategies, logistics, and Hannibal as a charismatic general and leader Gives balanced coverage of both Carthage and Rome

Author : Terence Wise
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1982-03-25
Category : History
ISBN : 0850454301

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Armies of the Carthaginian Wars 265–146 BC by Terence Wise Pdf

The epic conflict between Rome and Carthage remains one of the most compelling stories of military history. The wars included such legendary events as the crossing of the Alps by Hannibal, and the Battle of Cannae. Terence Wise's fine text details the armies of both sides of the wars, including the many different allied troops employed by the Carthaginians; Numidians, Celts, Spanish and others who helped make the army one of the most colourful and cosmopolitan of its day. The text is accompanied by numerous illustrations and photographs, including eight full page colour plates by Richard Hook.

Author : Terence Wise,Richard Hook
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:249180418

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Armies of the Carthaginian Wars by Terence Wise,Richard Hook Pdf

Author : Nic Fields
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2007-05-22
Category : History
ISBN : 1846031451

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The Roman Army of the Punic Wars 264–146 BC by Nic Fields Pdf

Long before the Second Punic War (218 - 201 BC), Rome's influence extended no further than the Alps, and the wars that it fought consisted of small-scale raids and cattle rustling, with perhaps the occasional battle between armies. Nevertheless, within a century the seeds of an empire had been sown in Iberia, Africa, and the Greek east, and the Roman Republican army became the most successful of its day, establishing standards of discipline, organization, and efficiency that set a bench mark for the later armies of Rome. With the evolution of the Roman Republic came the adoption of the Manipular legion, a formation taken from the hoplite phalanx and first used in mass deployment against the North African nation of Carthage, during the Punic Wars. In this book Nic Fields examines the evolution of the Roman army from its defeat at Cannae through to their final success at Zama which saw a small city-based force evolve into a Mediterranean powerhouse, demonstrating how and why it became the most highly organized, sophisticated force in the ancient world.

Author : R. Bosworth Smith
Publisher : Leonaur Limited
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2017-12-19
Category : History
ISBN : 1782827013

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Rome and Carthage by R. Bosworth Smith Pdf

The battles for control of the lands of Middle Sea This book usefully, concisely and comprehensively describes the history of the conflict that raged for a century between the Roman Republic and the Carthaginian Empire. In the ancient world these were among the largest conflicts ever fought. At the outset of this struggle the Carthaginians, who had come from Phoenician beginnings, were the dominant power in the Mediterranean region. Rome was aggressively in the ascendant grasping territory with ruthless efficiency. Each side realised that there was only room for one power of imperial influence in the region and that this was a war without compromise--victory or annihilation. The famous and infamous commanders of both forces appear within these pages, including the indomitable Hannibal Barca and Scipio Africanus, together with the equally renowned battles and campaigns that they fought from Spain to Italy and upon the sands of North Africa itself. The contest resulted, of course, in the destruction of Carthage as Rome rose to be the most significant imperial power of the ancient world. Contains useful battle field maps. Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our hardbacks are cloth bound and feature gold foil lettering on their spines and fabric head and tail bands.