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| roman naval tactics: The Roman Navy Michael Pitassi, 2012-05-11 The Roman Navy was remarkable for its size, reach and longevity. As significant as the Royal Navy was to the British Empire in the nineteenth century, the Roman Navy was crucial to the extraordinary expansion of Imperial power and for its maintenance over a period of more than 800 years. The fabric and organisation of this maritime force is at the core of this new book.At the height of its power the Roman Navy was, at least in numerical terms, the largest maritime force ever to have existed. It employed tens of thousands of sailors and maintained and fought fleets of ships larger than any forces since. In these pages the author looks at all the aspects of the Navy in turn. Shipbuilding, rigs and fittings, and shipboard weaponry are covered as are all the principal ship from the earliest types to the very last. The command structure is outlined, as are all aspects of the crews lives, their recruitment, terms of service, training and uniforms. Life onboard, food and drink, discipline, religion and superstition are described, while seamanship and navigation are dealt with along with bases and shore establishments. Operations feature prominently, the allied and enemy navies compared, and specimen battles employed to explain fighting tactics.All these aspects changed and developed hugely over the great span of the Roman empire but this fascinating book brings this complex story together in one brilliant volume. |
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| roman naval tactics: Imperial Roman Warships 193–565 AD Raffaele D’Amato, 2017-02-23 The period of relative peace enjoyed by the Roman Empire in its first two centuries ended with the Marcomannic Wars. The following centuries saw near-constant warfare, which brought new challenges for the Roman Navy. It was now not just patrolling the Mediterranean but also fighting against invaders with real naval skill such as Genseric and his Vandals. With research from newly discovered shipwrecks and archaeological finds as well as the rich contemporary source material, this study examines the equipment and tactics used by the navy and the battles they fought in this tumultuous period, which includes the fall of Rome and the resurgence of the Eastern Empire under Justinian the Great. Using spectacular illustrations, carefully researched ship profiles, and maps, this third volume in Osprey's Roman Warships miniseries charts the ultimate evolution of the Roman fleet in one of the most fascinating periods of its history. |
| roman naval tactics: Imperial Roman Naval Forces 31 BC–AD 500 Raffaele D’Amato, 2009-11-24 The Roman navy, although somewhat overshadowed by the Legions, played an important role for the Roman Empire. For the army to conquer and rule its vast territories, control of the sea lanes was essential. The navy fleets needed to be structured and powerful in order to dominate the trade routes, transport Legions and defend and attack against pirates and other enemies. Under Augustus in 31BC, the navy consisted of 800 warships with many being sent to Ravenna and Misenus in Italy, and smaller squadrons to the external coasts (e.g. Gaul, Spain, Britain) and to the major rivers, to support land operations (e.g. Rhine, Danube, Seine and others). When Roman coasts came under attack from Teutonic raiders in the 3rd and 4th centuries, the navy played a key part in the defense of the empire. This book provides a detailed re-evaluation of the vital contribution made by the Roman navy to imperial power, covering the organization of the fleets and the everyday life of the soldiers. Previously unpublished research is complemented by superb color reconstructions of the uniforms and equipment, making this a central resource on a neglected piece of ancient history. |
| roman naval tactics: Fighting Techniques of Naval Warfare Iain Dickie, 2009-06-09 An illustrated exploration of how sea battles have been fought throughout history explores key tactics and strategies while surveying how the development of various weapons impacted naval warfare. |
| roman naval tactics: The Battle of Salamis Barry Strauss, 2005-08-16 On a late September day in 480 B.C., Greek warships faced an invading Persian armada in the narrow Salamis Straits in the most important naval battle of the ancient world. Overwhelmingly outnumbered by the enemy, the Greeks triumphed through a combination of strategy and deception. More than two millennia after it occurred, the clash between the Greeks and Persians at Salamis remains one of the most tactically brilliant battles ever fought. The Greek victory changed the course of western history -- halting the advance of the Persian Empire and setting the stage for the Golden Age of Athens. In this dramatic new narrative account, historian and classicist Barry Strauss brings this landmark battle to life. He introduces us to the unforgettable characters whose decisions altered history: Themistocles, Athens' great leader (and admiral of its fleet), who devised the ingenious strategy that effectively destroyed the Persian navy in one day; Xerxes, the Persian king who fought bravely but who ultimately did not understand the sea; Aeschylus, the playwright who served in the battle and later wrote about it; and Artemisia, the only woman commander known from antiquity, who turned defeat into personal triumph. Filled with the sights, sounds, and scent of battle, The Battle of Salamis is a stirring work of history. |
| roman naval tactics: Medieval Maritime Warfare Charles D. Stanton, 2015-06-30 This sweeping history of maritime warfare through the Middle Ages ranges from the 8th century to the 14th, covering the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. After the fall of Rome, the sea becomes the center of conflict for Western Civilization. In a world of few roads and great disorder, it is where power is projected and wealth is sought. Yet, since this turbulent period in the history of maritime warfare has rarely been studied, it is little known and even less understood. In Medieval Maritime Warfare, Charles Stanton depicts the development of maritime warfare from the end of the Roman Empire to the dawn of the Renaissance, recounting the wars waged in the Mediterranean by the Byzantines, Ottomans, Normans, Crusaders, and the Italian maritime republics, as well as those fought in northern waters by the Vikings, English, French and the Hanseatic League. Weaving together details of medieval ship design and naval strategy with vivid depictions of seafaring culture, this pioneering study makes a significant contribution to maritime history. |
| roman naval tactics: Republican Roman Warships 509–27 BC Raffaele D’Amato, 2015-09-20 The birth of the mighty Roman Navy was anchored in the Romans' extraordinary ability to absorb and perfect the technology of other states and empires. This is the story of the design, development and operation of the Republican Roman warship in the age of the conquest of the Mediterranean, from the first Roman naval adventure of 394 BC and the Punic Wars, to Pompey's operations against the Cilician Pirates and Caesar's victorious naval campaigns in Armorica, concluding with the consolidation of the Mediterranean Sea as Mare Nostrum with the battle of Actium in 31 BC. Archaeological photography, including those of exciting new finds, such as the Roman warship rosta (rams) found in the Aegates Islands, accompany lavish artistic reconstructions in illustrating the ships of the first Roman navy. |
| roman naval tactics: Naval Tactics Amelia Khatri, AI, 2025-02-19 Naval Tactics explores the evolution of naval warfare, emphasizing that maritime dominance stems from both technological advancement and strategic adaptation. The book dissects historical and modern naval strategies, drawing from military archives to illuminate enduring principles. Readers will learn how innovations like submarines and carrier-based aviation changed naval strategy, influencing tactical doctrines across nations. The book chronologically surveys naval warfareâfrom ancient galley combat to modern cyber warfareâanalyzing key battles like Trafalgar and Midway. It then transitions into specific tactical doctrines, such as amphibious assaults and anti-submarine warfare, using historical examples to illustrate objectives and challenges. The analysis connects naval warfare to broader fields like political science and economics, highlighting how maritime power influences international relations. Ultimately, Naval Tactics provides insights valuable to military professionals, historians, and anyone interested in understanding maritime strategy. By drawing extensively from primary sources, the book avoids oversimplification, acknowledging the inherent uncertainties of naval combat and highlighting the increasing importance of integrating special operations forces and unmanned systems into naval operations. |
| roman naval tactics: Imperial Roman Warships 27 BC–193 AD Raffaele D’Amato, 2016-01-20 The Roman Empire was not only built by the strength of the legions but also by a navy that was the most powerful maritime force ever to have existed. It was the presence of this fleet that secured the trade routes and maintained the communications within the huge Empire. The superior design of their warships, coupled with skilled naval commanders such as Agrippa, Sextus Pompeius and Pontus Euxinus, gave the Roman Empire a formidable navy that could defend the coasts of the three continents under the rule of the Caesars. Featuring archaeological photography and lavish artistic reconstructions, this book reveals the design and development history of Rome's naval force at the height of its Imperial power. As well as examining its warships, it reveals the navy's structure and the tactics that were developed to make the most of Rome's naval design superiority. |
| roman naval tactics: Hellenistic and Roman Naval Wars, 336-31 BC John D. Grainger, 2011 An important but neglected aspect of classical warfare that covers technological, strategic and tactical developments from Alexander to the battle of Actium. The period covered in this book is well known for its epic battles and grand campaigns of territorial conquest, but Hellenistic monarchies, Carthaginians, and the rapacious Roman Republic were scarcely less active at sea. Huge resources were poured into maintaining fleets not only as symbols of prestige but as means of projecting real military power across the Mediterranean arena. Taking the period between Alexander the Great's conquests and the Battle of Actium, John Grainger analyzes the developments in naval technology and tactics, the uses and limitations of sea power and the differing strategies of the various powers. He shows, for example, how the Rhodians and the Romans eschewed the ever-larger monster galleys favored by most Hellenistic monarchs in favor of smaller vessels. This is a fascinating study of a neglected aspect of ancient warfare. |
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| roman naval tactics: Rome Rules the Waves: A Naval Staff Appreciation of Ancient Rome's Maritime Strategy 300 Bce - 500 Ce James Bloom, 2019-12-06 The commonly-held view of Rome's naval history is that it essentially ended with the defeat of Antony and Cleopatra's fleet at Actium in 31 BC, which left Rome with no rivals at sea just as the Republican period gave way to the Empire. There were no more big naval battles so, this view would have it, Rome's navy was scarcely needed and its role was of little significance to the strategy of the Empire. James J. Bloom rams this point of view below the waterline in his appraisal of the crucial role of both the Roman imperial navy and the steep learning curve of its predecessor, the naval forces of the Roman Republic. The author (following the line of preeminent naval theoreticians, Alfred Mahan and Sir Julian Corbett) takes the view that sea power is not merely about naval engagements. In its deeper sense, sea power is the steadfast exertion of command of the sea lanes to project trade, suppress piracy, transport troops and supplies and protect land-based military garrisons and expeditions. In effect, this book is a grand-strategical survey of Roman naval power as an instrument to support Roman imperial policy. In contrast to other works on the subject, Bloom argues that modern naval strategic theory can be usefully applied to Roman naval operations. The geography of their empire determined that the Romans would move most of their military supplies by water. During both the Republican and Imperial periods, nearly all of the provinces had extensive coasts alongside the Mediterranean, the Black Sea or the Atlantic Ocean. These interconnected seaways gave the Romans a distinct advantage over their adversaries around the perimeter, who generally had to utilize coasts adjacent to or interdicted by Roman maritime control. As Roman land power threaded along the Black Sea and Atlantic shorelines, major river and estuarine systems became a significant component of this web of vital waterways. Amphibious reach was an essential element of Roman sea power in guarding the wet flanks of the legions and ferrying troops to threatened choke points. Appendices will include scale drawings of the various ship types discussed in the text with their characteristics displayed in tabular form, several maps illustrating the maritime factors of the empire, and a resume of maritime exploration and discoveries in Roman times. |
| roman naval tactics: Medieval Naval Warfare, 1000-1500 Susan Rose, 2002 How were medieval navies organised, and how did powerful rulers use them? This fascinating account brings vividly to life the dangers and difficulties of medieval seafaring. |
| roman naval tactics: Naval Warfare Sabine Lorca, AI, 2025-03-29 Naval Warfare explores the pivotal role of maritime conflict in shaping world history, focusing on how naval engagements, strategies, and technologies have influenced the rise and fall of global powers. The book highlights the often-underestimated impact of naval power on international relations and trade routes. For example, control of maritime trade routes has historically provided nations with significant economic and military advantages. The book examines the evolution of naval technology, from ancient galleys to modern submarines, and how these advancements have impacted naval strategies. The book progresses chronologically, starting with ancient naval power and moving through the age of sail to modern naval warfare, analyzing significant sea battles and strategic campaigns. By examining cases such as the rise of ironclads and the impact of naval aviation, the book illustrates how technology, tactics, and leadership intersect. Ultimately, Naval Warfare argues that mastery of the seas has been a critical factor in achieving global dominance, a thesis that remains relevant in today's interconnected world. |
| roman naval tactics: Warfare in Roman Europe, AD 350-425 Hugh Elton, 1996 This book discusses the practice of warfare in late fourth and early fifth century Europe, from both Roman and barbarian perspectives. It analyses the military capabilities of the Romans and their northern enemies, at policy, strategic, operational and tactical levels. |
| roman naval tactics: The Age of Titans William Michael Murray, 2014 The Age of Titans examines how heavy warships crewed by thousands of men developed from the agile triremes so popular during the Greek Classical Age. Following Alexander the Great, a new focus on naval siege warfare explains the rise in popularity of big ship navies and defines the model of naval power they made possible. |
| roman naval tactics: Warships of the Ancient World Adrian K. Wood, 2013-01-20 The world's first war machines were ships built two millennia before the dawn of the Classical world. Their influence on the course of history cannot be overstated. A wide variety of galleys and other types of warships were built by successive civilisations, each with their own distinctive appearance, capability and utility. The earliest of these were the Punt ships and the war galleys of Egypt which defeated the Sea People in the first known naval battle. Following the fall of these civilisations, the Phoenicians built biremes and other vessels, while in Greece the ships described in detail in the 'Trojan' epics established a tradition of warship building culminating in the pentekonters and triaconters. The warships of the period are abundantly illustrated on pottery and carved seals, and depicted in inscriptions and on bas-reliefs. The subject has been intensively studied for two and a half millennia, culminating in the contemporary works of authoritative scholars such as Morrison, Wallinga, Rodgers and Casson. To date there are no works covering the subject which are accessible and available to non-academics. |
| roman naval tactics: Naval Warfare Fouad Sabry, 2024-05-29 What is Naval Warfare Naval warfare is combat in and on the sea, the ocean, or any other battlespace involving a major body of water such as a large lake or wide river. How you will benefit (I) Insights, and validations about the following topics: Chapter 1: Naval warfare Chapter 2: Battleship Chapter 3: Navy Chapter 4: Battle of Tsushima Chapter 5: Yi Sun-sin Chapter 6: Imperial Japanese Navy Chapter 7: Battle of the Yalu River (1894) Chapter 8: Warship Chapter 9: Line of battle Chapter 10: Age of Sail (II) Answering the public top questions about naval warfare. Who this book is for Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of Naval Warfare. |
| roman naval tactics: Greek and Roman Naval Warfare William Ledyard Rodgers, 1964 This reissue of a 1937 classic covers ancient naval warfare from the Greco-Persian War to the Campaign of Actium. |
| roman naval tactics: Late Roman Combat Tactics Ilkka Syvänne, 2024-09-30 An analysis of Roman military strategies and adaptations from the Tetrarchy to Heraclius. Late Roman Combat Tactics by Dr. Ilkka Syvänne is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand land combat in the period from the Tetrarchy to the death of Heraclius, a period when the Romans faced serious and growing military threats on many fronts. The author’s detailed analysis provides the reader with a complete understanding of the combat equipment worn by the soldiers, types of troops, tactics, different unit orders and formations used by the late Romans and their enemies. Importantly, he lays out the developments and changes in these aspects across this critical period, assessing how the Romans adapted, or failed to adapt to the varied and changing array of enemies, such as Persians, Avars and Arabs. The discussion examines how the Romans fought at every level, so that it covers everything from the individual fighting techniques all the way up to the conduct of large-scale pitched battles. There is an immense amount of technical detail but the human element and the experience of the officers and ordinary soldiers is not forgotten, with such factors as morale and the psychology of battle (the ‘face of battle’) given due consideration. The thoroughly researched text is well supported by dozens of diagrams and illustrations. A thoroughly illuminating read on its own, Late Roman Combat Tactics is also the perfect companion to Dr Syvänne’s eight-volume Military History of Late Rome. |
| roman naval tactics: Roman Military Medicine Valentine J. Belfiglio, Sylvia I. Sullivant, 2019-03-27 This work sheds light on the mostly obscure topic of medicine and its use in the Roman military. It explores the workings of the ancient healthcare system, the methods of care by physicians, and the treatments for different ailments and injuries. The contributions utilise historical writings, archeological artifacts, and more recent research on the United States military in order to discuss the past with an eye on the future of military and wildlife survival. |
| roman naval tactics: History of Naval Warfare Gilbert A. Belle, 2025-05-06 History of Naval Warfare How Sea Battles, Strategies, Innovations, Shaped the Modern World By Gilbert A. Belle From the roaring broadsides of wooden warships to the stealth of modern submarines, naval warfare has defined empires, redrawn borders, and changed the course of history. In History of Naval Warfare, acclaimed historian Gilbert A. Belle delivers a sweeping, authoritative chronicle of the world’s greatest sea battles, maritime strategies, and technological revolutions that shaped global power. This is not just a story of ships and sailors — it’s the untold narrative of how control of the oceans determined the rise and fall of nations. Inside this powerful historical account, you’ll discover: The evolution of naval strategy from triremes to aircraft carriers Legendary battles like Trafalgar, Jutland, Midway, and more Game-changing innovations — from cannon-loaded galleons to sonar and radar How navies influenced colonization, trade, and world politics The dramatic human stories behind the fight for naval supremacy Whether you’re a military history enthusiast, student of strategy, or curious reader of world affairs, this book offers a gripping, well-researched journey through five centuries of sea power. Command history’s most decisive frontier — open the pages of History of Naval Warfare and set sail through the tides of triumph, tragedy, and transformation. |
| roman naval tactics: Military History of Late Rome, 284–361 Ilkka Syvänne, 2015-09-09 This ambitious series gives the reader a comprehensive narrative of late Roman military history from 284-641. Each volume (5 are planned) gives a detailed account of the changes in organization, equipment, strategy and tactics among both the Roman forces and her enemies in the relevant period, while also giving a detailed but accessible account of the campaigns and battles. Volume I covers the period 284-361, starting with recovery from the 'third-century crisis' and the formation of the Tetrarchy. Constantine's civil wars and stabilization.are also major themes, with the pattern repeated under his sons. Constantius II's wars against the usurper Magnentius, the Danubian tribes and the Sassanid Persians illustrate the serious combination of internal and external threats the Empire faced at this time. The author discusses these and the many other dramatic military events in their full context and puts forward some interesting conclusions on strategic and tactical developments. He argues, for example, that the Roman shift from infantry to cavalry as the dominant arm occurred considerably earlier than usually accepted. Anyone with an interest in the military history of this period will find it both informative and thought-provoking. |
| roman naval tactics: The Oxford Handbook of Warfare in the Classical World Brian Campbell, Lawrence A. Tritle, 2017-07 This Handbook gathers 38 leading historians to describe, analyze, and interpret warfare and its effects in classical Greece and Rome. |
| roman naval tactics: The Cambridge History of Greek and Roman Warfare Philip A. G. Sabin, Hans van Wees, Michael Whitby, 2007 |
| roman naval tactics: Battles of The Greek and Roman Worlds John Drogo Montagu, 2015-01-19 “Exciting and vivid . . . an excellent single-volume reference for classical battles” from the author of Greek & Roman Warfare (HistoryNet.com). This comprehensive reference book on the battles of the ancient world covers events from the eighth century BC down to 31BC, when Octavian defeated Antony and Cleopatra at the battle of Actium. The author presents, in an exciting and vivid style, complete with battle plans and maps, all of the land and sea battles of the Greek and Roman worlds, based on the accounts by historians of the time. “A chronology of ancient battles from earliest recorded Greek history to the end of the Roman Republic . . . This is a unique resource for which there are no comparable works. It will be useful to students, scholars, and enthusiasts of war gaming.” —Booklist “If you are interested in warfare of Greek and/or Roman times . . . this book should be your first port of call to decide on your next ancients project.” —Avon Napoleonic Fellowship “A magnificent compilation of ancient battles from the dawn of recorded history to 31 BC . . . remarkable . . . Ancient buffs need this book.” —Historical Miniatures Gaming Society |
| roman naval tactics: The Cambridge Companion to the Roman Republic Harriet I. Flower, 2014-06-23 The Cambridge Companion to the Roman Republic examines all aspects of Roman history and civilization from 509 to 49 BC. The key development of the republican period was Rome's rise from a small city to a wealthy metropolis, which served as the international capital of an extensive Mediterranean empire. These centuries produced a classic republican political culture, closely associated with the growth of a world empire. They also witnessed the slow disintegration of republican government under the relentless and combined pressure of external commitments, growing internal dissension, and the boundless ambition of successful military leaders. In the second edition of this Companion volume, distinguished European, Canadian, and American scholars present a variety of lively current approaches to understanding the political, military, and social aspects of Roman history, as well as its literary and visual culture. The second edition includes a new introduction, three new chapters on population, slavery, and the rise of empire, and updated bibliographies and maps. |
| roman naval tactics: Siege Warfare in the Roman World Duncan B Campbell, 2005-05-08 Osprey's study of various sieges in Rome, from 146 BC to 378 AD. Sieges were often pivotal in Rome's wars, including its conflicts with the Macedonians and Carthaginians in the 2nd century BC; the civil wars of the Republic; and the late Roman wars against the Sassanid Persians, who, alone amongst Rome's adversaries, were equally skilled in siegecraft. This book discusses the siege techniques employed by Roman armies and their opponents throughout the Republic and Empire. It shows that although the 1st century AD has long been considered the golden age of siegecraft, followed by a decline, new and effective siege techniques were in fact used in the following centuries. |
| roman naval tactics: Medical Tactics in Naval Warfare William Leake Mann, 1927 The subject matter of this book is the result of an extensive study of the available literature on the subject, which-combined with the writer's practical experience with and theoretical knowledge of medical-military administration, organization, and planning-causes this volume to be an authoritative source of reference.--Pref. by E. R. Stitt, surgeon-general United States Navy. |
| roman naval tactics: Masters of Command Barry Strauss, 2012-05-01 Bestselling author and historian Barry Strauss compares the way the three greatest generals of the ancient world waged war and draws lessons from their experiences that apply on and off the battlefield. Alexander, Hannibal, Caesar—each was a master of war. Each had to look beyond the battlefield to decide whom to fight, when, and why; to know what victory was and when to end the war; to determine how to bring stability to the lands he conquered. Each general had to be a battlefield tactician and more: a statesman, a strategist, a leader. Tactics change, weapons change, but war itself remains much the same throughout the centuries, and a great warrior must know how to define success. Understanding where each of these three great (but flawed) commanders succeeded and failed can serve anyone who wants to think strategically or who has to demonstrate leadership. In Masters of Command Barry Strauss explains the qualities these great generals shared, the keys to their success, from ambition and judgment to leadership itself. |
| roman naval tactics: Roman Gods Michael Lipka, 2009-04-24 Drawing exclusively on the evidence from urban Rome up to the age of Constantine, the book analyzes the pagan, Jewish, and Christian concepts of god along the lines of space, time, personnel, function, iconography and ritual. |
| roman naval tactics: A History of Naval Tactics from 1530 to 1930 Samuel Shelburne Robison, Mary Louise Clark Robison, 1942 En gennemgang af udviklingen af den sømilitære taktik og taktiske grundsætninger fra 1530 - 1930. |
| roman naval tactics: Roman Shields M.C. Bishop, 2020-08-20 The introduction of the scutum in the 4th century BC revolutionized the way the Romans fought. Instead of being purely defensive, the shield became a weapon in its own right. Using the top edge or boss to punch an opponent, or the lower rim to smash down on their feet, it served to unbalance an enemy and allow the sword to do its work. The versatility of the scutum was characterized by the testudo, a formation the Romans used offensively like a pedestrian tank. Meanwhile, other shield types equipped the auxiliaries who fought alongside the legionaries. The curved, rectangular scutum survived into the 3rd century AD, only to be replaced by an oval, slightly domed shield derived from the oval shields of Early Imperial auxiliaries. Drawing together historical accounts, excavated artefacts and the results of the latest scientific analyses of the boards and fittings, renowned authority M.C. Bishop reveals the development, technology, training and use of the scutum and other Roman shield types. |
| roman naval tactics: The Grand Strategy of the Roman Empire Edward Luttwak, 1979 Originally published in 1976, a book which looks at the success of the Roman Empire from the 1st to the 3rd century A.D. and attributes this success to the imperial military strategy. |
| roman naval tactics: Hellenistic & Roman Naval Wars, 336–31 BC John D. Grainger, 2011-01-17 A technological, strategic, and tactical history of ancient naval ships from Alexander to the battle of Actium. The period covered in this book is well known for its epic battles and grand campaigns of territorial conquest, but Hellenistic monarchies, Carthaginians, and the rapacious Roman Republic were scarcely less active at sea. Huge resources were poured into maintaining fleets not only as symbols of prestige but as means of projecting real military power across the Mediterranean arena. Taking the period between Alexander the Great’s conquests and the Battle of Actium, John Grainger analyzes the developments in naval technology and tactics, the uses and limitations of sea power and the differing strategies of the various powers. He shows, for example, how the Rhodians and the Romans eschewed the ever-larger monster galleys favored by most Hellenistic monarchs in favor of smaller vessels. This is a fascinating study of a neglected aspect of ancient warfare. “An inherently fascinating and impressively informative study . . . an extraordinary work of exceptionally thorough and painstaking research.” —Midwest Book Review |
| roman naval tactics: Maritime Strategy and Sea Control Milan Vego, 2016-04-14 This book focuses on the key naval strategic objectives of obtaining and maintaining sea control. During times of war, sea control, or the ability of combatants to enjoy naval dominance, plays a crucial role in that side’s ability to attain overall victory. This book explains and analyzes in much greater detail sea control in all its complexities, and describes the main methods of obtaining and maintaining it. Building on the views of naval classical thinkers, this book utilizes historical examples to illustrate the main methods of sea control. Each chapter focuses on a particular method, including destroying the enemy forces by a decisive action, destroying enemy forces over time-attrition, containing enemy fleet, choke point control, and capturing important enemy's positions/basing area, The aim is to provide a comprehensive theory and practice of the struggle for sea control at the operational level. It should therefore provide a guide to practitioners on how to plan and conduct operational warfare at sea. The book will be of much interest to students of naval strategy, defence studies and security studies. |
| roman naval tactics: War and Warfare in Late Antiquity (2 vols.) , 2013-08-19 This two-volume publication explores the key factors determining the course and outcome of war in Late Antiquity. Volume 8.1 includes a detailed review of strategic and tactical issues and eight comprehensive bibliographic essays, which provide an overview of the literature. In Volume 8.2, thematic papers examine strategy and intelligence, fortifications and siege warfare, weaponry and equipment, literary sources and topography, and civil war, while papers focused on particular geographic regions home in on war and warfare in the West Roman Empire in the 4th and 5th centuries, and the Balkans and the Eastern frontier in the 4th to 7th centuries AD. Contributors are Susannah Belcher, Neil Christie, Ian Colvin, John Conyard, Jon Coulston, Jim Crow, Florin Curta, Hugh Elton, James Howard-Johnston, Jordi Galbany, Jordi Guàrdia, John Haldon, Michel Kazanski, Maria Kouroumali, Michael Kulikowski, Christopher Lillington-Martin, Marta Maragall, Oriol Mercadal, Jordi Nadal, Oriol Olesti, Alexander Sarantis, Conor Whately, Michael Whitby and John Wilkes. |
| roman naval tactics: The Navies of Rome Michael Pitassi, 2009 This publication represents the first true examination of the Roman Navy as an independent arm of the military. |
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