Book: The Zama Campaign Reconstructed: Forgotten Battles
Oct 11, 2025 · 2.Polybius, the three spies and the forgotten battle of Zama (March 2021). In this paper I discuss some plausible links in the historiography of the three spies` stories and …
During the Second Punic War how useful was Macedonia as an …
Dec 26, 2024 · Polybius states that when Philip ordered the construction of 100 lembi in the winter of 217-216, he had no illusions about being able to take on the Roman fleet (Polyb. 5.109.1-3).
Second Punic War: evaluate Carthage's chances to victory
Apr 3, 2022 · Polybius points this out when giving his final thoughts on the First Punic War (1.63-64): 'It had lasted without a break for twenty-four years and is the longest, most unintermittent, …
The Army of Carthage during Hannibal's time - History Forum
Mar 19, 2011 · Polybius mentions longchophoroi, spearmen who made up the greater number of Hannibal's light-armed troops, of which the Moors most likely made up part of its number. The …
Is Polybius a primary source for Hannibal? - History Forum
Dec 9, 2013 · The main ancient sources on Hannibal are Polybius,Livy and Appian. In an attempt to write a balancedaccount, Polybius referred to Fabius Pictor for aRoman perspective and …
Battle of Magnesia, Near Roman Disaster? - History Forum
Jul 12, 2024 · Battle of Magnesia, Near Roman Disaster? I recently read an interesting article by historian Ilkka Syvänne on the Battle of Magnesia. Syvänne presents the battle as a "near …
Did the Roman legion really defeat the Macedonian phalanx?
Jan 2, 2023 · That seems to be what Polybius implied. But I recently watched a YouTube video (in french though) in which it was argued things were a bit more complicated. Looking at how …
Baecula: Scipio's Greatest Blunder? | Page 2 | History Forum
Jun 20, 2025 · Polybius (10.37.4) states that prior to the battle Hasdrubal decided that if he defeated Scipio he would contemplate his next move, while if he lost he would gather as many …
The Battle of Cannae, one of Rome's biggest defeats
Oct 15, 2020 · Well, Polybius was sure, and to discard his assessment of the size of the Roman army fielded for Cannae is, quite frankly, based solely on arbitrariness. I’m sorry, but it’s a …
Pompey Magnus vs Scipio Africanus | Page 18 | History Forum
Jan 3, 2025 · The above quote from Polybius indicates that the bulk of those who ran through the gaps in Scipio's formation and charged the Carthaginian cavalry on Hannibal's right escaped …