Ancient Rome

Culture and History from 8th Century BC to the 4th Century AD.

''Hammer and Anvil'' Tactic

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/hammer-and-anvil-tactic 31st Jul 2021 - Innovated by Ancient Rome, "The Hammer and Anvil" tactic was seen as early as the 5 the 5th Century BC. Developed as a first attempt by Rome to use it …

Spear Wall

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/spear-wall 31st Jul 2021 - Although not of Ancient Roman development, they refined the Formation. A variation of "The Tesudo" tactic, this Formation involved the use of several …

Princep

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/princep 31st Jul 2021 - The Roman Title of "Princep" would eventually evolve into "Prince". Prince is as close to identification as the Ancient Roman Title was. Although late …

Lorica Plumata

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/lorica-plumata 31st Jul 2021 - As we have previously seen, The Legions (Armies) of Ancient Rome used a wide category of Armor and Armor components throughout it’s long History …

Tropaion

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/tropaion 31st Jul 2021 - Related to the Practice of "Spolia Opima", The Tropaion was a practice and device which actually developed in Ancient Greece  (and later adopted …

''Pig's Head'' Formation

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/pigs-head-formation 31st Jul 2021 - Despite it's colorful name, the Ancient Roman Infantry Tactic known as The "Pig's Head", was used as a form of "advancing" a Formation on the battlefi …

Limitanei

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/limitanei 31st Jul 2021 - Also known as "Ripenses", The Limitanei were a form of Roman Auxilia, assigned to Frontier and Garrison duties in far flung Roman Provinces and Territ …

Triarii

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/triarii 31st Jul 2021 - The oldest Unit of The Armies of Ancient Rome, The Triarii were first created during the early Republic Era (500 BC - 100 BC). They were formed to ser …

''War Pigs''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/war-pigs 31st Jul 2021 - The common Pig – while a fixture on a Farm, would not illicit images as a War Device. However, Ancient Roman Armies regularly employed the creat …

Abolla

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/abolla 31st Jul 2021 - Seen in general usage from about the 10th Century BC until the 6th Century AD, The Abolla was the true basis for the later Roman Toga. The Abolla was …

Verutum Spear

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/verutum-spear 31st Jul 2021 - Rome was an adaptive Military. It generally learned from it’s exposure in War and Battle from Enemies, especially in their tactics and weapons. …

Adsidui

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/adsidui 31st Jul 2021 - The Adsidui were Ancient Roman Citizens, not Slave or Colonial – who were eligible for service withing Rome's Armies, or Legions. The term is tr …