THE ROMAN WAR MACHINE - JOHN PEDDIE - 1996

In this wide-ranging account of the military and naval structure of the late Republic and early Empire, John Peddie draws on first-hand sources to reveal the true nature of events on the battlefield.  In addition, he also examines an area hinted at but almost exclusively overlooked by classical writers - the logistical and operational techniques which made the success of the Roman armies possible.  The coverage includes an examination of the communication problems of handling large armies on the battlefield, the vulnerability of baggage trains on the march, siege tactics and the technique of the marching camp, as well as the themes of Roman generalship, command and control, supply trains, supporting arms and weaponry and waterborne operations.

Illustrated throughout, this book challenges contemporary interpretations of Roman military campaigns as haphazard affairs and emphasizes the problems of control which confronted commanders in ancient time, while suggesting the logistical and tactical solutions they may have pursued.

"....one of the strengths of this book is that, besides coverage of the glamorous aspects of generalship and weaponry, there are very readable accounts of the essential, but often neglected elements of Roman campaigns, including naval and amphibious operations, supply trains and marching camps...."

This 169 page softcover has two corner creases to cover, but is otherwise in a very good, tight, clean condition inside and out.  A fascinating read at a great price!

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