Roman Soldier Operations Manual

Author : Chris McNab
Publisher : Haynes Publishing UK
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-27
Category : History
ISBN : 1785215655

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Roman Soldier Operations Manual by Chris McNab Pdf

The history of the Roman Empire and its technological and military prowess resounds through the ages. At its height, the empire covered five million square kilometres and held sway over 70 million people. How did a small city state in Latium achieve such prominence and carve an empire against which all other empires are measured? The answer is, in part, the Roman Legionary. It was Roman soldiers who carved out a foothold in Italy from warring neighbours. It was the legions who made safe the empire from external menaces – such as the Carthaginians, Greeks and Parthians – and who defeated fierce tribal leaders such as Boudicca in Britain and Vercingetorix in Gaul. It was the Roman legionaries who did much of the early building in these provinces and who policed the new borders. They maintained internal order, crushed rebellions by subjects or slaves, and provided the necessary muscle for imperial governors. Unique in so many ways, the Roman Army was the most feared fighting force of the ancient world, partly because of its outstanding discipline and organisation, but also because the men who made up its legendary legions were well trained, experienced warriors. The Roman Soldier Operations Manual gets to grips with what we know about the men of the legions, and includes fascinating detail on kit, equipment, weapons and insignia, as well as their unique fighting formations and battle tactics.

Author : Philip Matyszak
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2009-06-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9780500771747

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Legionary: The Roman Soldier's (Unofficial) Manual by Philip Matyszak Pdf

An insider's guide: how to join the Roman legions, wield a gladius, storm cities, and conquer the world Your emperor needs you for the Roman army! The year is AD 100 and Rome stands supreme and unconquerable from the desert sands of Mesopotamia to the misty highlands of Caledonia. Yet the might of Rome rests completely on the armored shoulders of the legionaries who hold back the barbarian hordes and push forward the frontiers of empire. This carefully researched yet entertainingly nonacademic book tells you how to join the Roman legions, the best places to serve, and how to keep your armor from getting rusty. Learn to march under the eagles of Rome, from training, campaigns, and battle to the glory of a Roman Triumph and retirement with a pension plan. Every aspect of army life is discussed, from drill to diet, with handy tips on topics such as how to select the best boots or how to avoid being skewered by enemy spears. Combining the latest archaeological discoveries with the written records of those who actually saw the Roman legions in action, this book provides a vivid picture of what it meant to be a Roman legionary.

Author : M. C. Bishop,J. C. Coulston
Publisher : Oxbow Books
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2006-04-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781785703959

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Roman Military Equipment from the Punic Wars to the Fall of Rome, second edition by M. C. Bishop,J. C. Coulston Pdf

Rome's rise to empire is often said to have owed much to the efficiency and military skill of her armies and their technological superiority over barbarian enemies. But just how 'advanced' was Roman military equipment? What were its origins and how did it evolve? The authors of this book have gathered a wealth of evidence from all over the Roman Empire's excavated examples as well as pictorial and documentary sources to present a picture of what range of equipment would be available at any given time, what it would look like and how it would function. They examine how certain pieces were adopted from Rome's enemies and adapted to particular conditions of warfare prevailing in different parts of the Empire. They also investigate in detail the technology of military equipment and the means by which it was produced, and discuss wider questions such as the status of the soldier in Roman society. Both the specially prepared illustrations and the text have been completely revised for the second edition of this detailed and authoritative handbook, bringing it up to date with the very latest research. It illustrates each element in the equipment of the Roman soldier, from his helmet to his boots, his insignia, his tools and his weapons. This book will appeal to archaeologists, ancient and military historians as well as the generally informed and inquisitive reader.

Author : Angus Konstam
Publisher : Haynes Publishing UK
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-05
Category : History
ISBN : 1785211730

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Viking Warrior Operations Manual by Angus Konstam Pdf

The Viking Warrior Operations Manual is an in-depth look at the Viking warrior culture, from 700 to 1066. It focuses on their origins and how they raided their way to expansion over much of the known world. The warrior culture, clan warfare, overlords and local kingdoms, their relationship with the sea and ships, raiding, harrying and assimilation are all covered in the book.

Author : Chris McNab
Publisher : Haynes Publishing UK
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-25
Category : History
ISBN : 1785215620

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Samurai Warrior Operations Manual by Chris McNab Pdf

Samurai Warrior Operations Manual examines the Samurai world: the moral and psychological development of the warrior, the ethical standards they were meant to uphold, their training in both martial arts and strategy, and the enormous role that the traditions of Shintoism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism had in influencing samurai ideals. It also examines the more personal aspects of a Samurai warrior: what they ate, how they dressed, the weapons they used, their battle tactics, and the fascinating details of their day to day life.

Author : Simon Elliott
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2018-08-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781612006123

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Roman Legionaries by Simon Elliott Pdf

A concise and entertaining history of the Roman legionary—from the age of Augustus through the heyday of the Roman Empire. The might of Rome rested on the back of its legions; the superbly trained and equipped fighting force with which the imperial Roman army conquered, subdued and ruled an empire for centuries. The legionary soldier served for 20 years, was rigorously trained, highly equipped, and motivated by pay, bonuses and a strong sense of identity and camaraderie. Legionaries wore full body-armor and carried a shield, as well as two javelins, a sword, and a dagger. In battle they hurled their javelins and then immediately drew their swords and charged to close combat with the enemy. They were the finest heavy infantrymen of antiquity, and a massed legionary charge was a fearsome sight. In The Roman Legionaries, Simon Elliott, author of Julius Caesar: Rome’s Greatest Warlord, provides an introduction to these elite soldiers, including their training, tactics, weapons, the men themselves, life on and off the battlefield, as well as significant triumphs and disasters in the great battles of the era.

Author : Chris McNab
Publisher : Operations Manual
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1785217143

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Coal Mine Operations Manual by Chris McNab Pdf

This manual explains the evolution of British coal mining from the 18th to the 20th century, the heyday of British mining, and examines every aspect of life as a pit worker.

Author : Jonathan Roth,Jonathan P. Roth
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN : 9004112715

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The Logistics of the Roman Army at War by Jonathan Roth,Jonathan P. Roth Pdf

This work is devoted to a study fo Roman logistics from the Punic Wars through the Principate. It explores various aspects of supply: rations, trains, foraging, supply lines; administration and logistics in warfare. The book traces the increasing sophistication of the Roman military supply system.

Author : Albert Harkness
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1887
Category : Gaul
ISBN : UCAL:$B261622

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The Military System of the Romans by Albert Harkness Pdf

Author : Chris McNab
Publisher : Haynes Publishing UK
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2019-03-05
Category : History
ISBN : 1785212214

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Napoleon's Military Machine Operations Manual by Chris McNab Pdf

The Grande Armee of Napoleon Bonaparte is widely acknowledged to be one of the greatest fighting forces ever deployed. With it the French scored a streak of historic victories that gave them an unprecedented grip on power over the European continent. At its peak it was made up of 680,000 men, a huge multi-national force of officers, infantry and cavalry, artillery and support services masterminded by a superior and highly flexible system of corps, divisions, brigades and regiments, commanded by officers in which Napoleon placed a huge degree of trust and autonomy to operate within the outlines of his strategic objectives. Looking closely at how this military machine was constructed and mobilized, Napoleon's Military Machine Operations Manual examines all aspects of the Grande Armee, from individual soldiers, what they wore, ate, slept in and were paid, to the chain of command, recruitment and training, intelligence and comms, and logistics and battle tactics. The legacy of Napoleon’s army is assessed, as is how his organization and management initiatives influenced national armies around the world in ways that can still be seen today.

Author : Chris McNab
Publisher : Haynes Publishing UK
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2018-08-14
Category : History
ISBN : 1785211854

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Falklands War Operations Manual by Chris McNab Pdf

The Haynes Falklands War Operations Manual looks at the planning and logistics that made the whole operation possible. It considers how the naval Task Force was raised and assembled in rapid time, the adaptation and conversion of the liners QE2, Canberra and Uganda for war service in the South Atlantic, the logistics of the long voyage south, how Ascension Island became a 24/7 staging post and operations 'hub' for the Task Force, the use of air power (in particular the RAF Harrier and RN Sea Harrier), the RAF’s air-to-air refuelling tanker aircraft that made much of the air component of the operation feasible, the epic Black Buck Vulcan bomber raid on Stanley; ships, landing craft, helicopters, weapons and equipment, and how the re-supply operation kept the fuel, food and ammunition flowing across 7,878 miles of ocean.

Author : Adrian Goldsworthy
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9780500288993

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The Complete Roman Army by Adrian Goldsworthy Pdf

“An outstanding general study of the Roman military system. . . . The best one-volume treatment of the subject now in existence.”—Historian The Roman army was one of the most successful fighting forces in history. Its organization and tactics were highly advanced and were unequaled until the modern era. Spectacular monuments to its perseverance and engineering skill are still visible today, most notably Hadrian’s Wall and the siegeworks around the fortress of Masada. This book is the first to examine in detail not just the early imperial army but also the citizens’ militia of the Republic and the army of the later Empire. The unprecedented scope and longevity of Roman military success is placed in the context of ordinary soldiers’ daily lives, whether spent in the quiet routine of a peaceful garrison or in arduous campaign and violent combat. Key battles and tactics are described, and there are brief biographies of the great commanders. Drawing on archaeology, ancient art, and original documentary sources, this book presents the most convincing history ever published of the Roman army.

Author : Paul Elliott
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752474663

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The Last Legionary by Paul Elliott Pdf

In AD 400 Roman rule in Britain was collapsing as the thinly stretched empire was besieged on all sides. In " The Last Legionary", Paul Elliot explores all aspects of Late Roman military life, from recruitment to weaponry, marriage to wages, warfare to religion. It explores the world of the Roman soldier through the eyes of one man, posted to a British garrison at the edge of the empire, and follows the soldier's life through training and battle, marriage and business dealings, finally following him south as he leaves Britain for good in defence of Rome. When the legionary finally escapes the worst posting in the Roman Empire, it is only to join what effectively became a death march over the Alps, without food or shelter. To know what is was like to face the chanted battle cry, the charge and slashing axes of the Goths, and to understand why the order 'March out!' was so terrifying, read Paul Elliott's mesmerising, meticulously accurate account.

Author : Graham Summer,Raffaele D'Amato
Publisher : Frontline Books
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2009-09-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9781848325128

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Arms and Armour of the Imperial Roman Soldier by Graham Summer,Raffaele D'Amato Pdf

From the Latin warriors on the Palatine Hill in the age of Romulus, to the last defenders of Constantinople in 1453 AD, the weaponry of the Roman Army was constantly evolving. Through glory and defeat, the Roman warrior adapted to the changing face of warfare. Due to the immense size of the Roman Empire, which reached from the British Isles to the Arabian Gulf, the equipment of the Roman soldier varied greatly from region to region.Through the use of materials such as leather, linen and felt, the army was able to adjust its equipment to these varied climates. Arms and Armour of the Imperial Roman Soldier sheds new light on the many different types of armour used by the Roman soldier, and combines written and artistic sources with the analysis of old and new archaeological finds. With a huge wealth of plates and illustrations, which include ancient paintings, mosaics, sculptures and coin depictions, this book gives the reader an unparalleled visual record of this fascinating period of military history. This book, the first of three volumes, examines the period from Marius to Commodus. Volume II covers the period from Commodus to Justinian, and Volume III will look at the period from Romulus to Marius.

Author : Fiona MacDonald
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1426301693

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How to Be a Roman Soldier by Fiona MacDonald Pdf

Describes daily life for soldiers of the Roman empire and explains their skills and duties.