Fighting Techniques of the Ancient World 3000 Bc - 500 Ad Equipment, Combat Skills, and Tactics

A comprehensive and heavily illustrated guide to warfare in the ancient world. This essential guide to ancient warfare describes the fighting methods of soldiers in Europe and the Middle East in an age before gunpowder. From a detailed examination of the individual components of an ancient army and their equipment, to a fascinating exploration of ancient battle strategies, siege warfare, and naval battles, it explores the unique tactics required to win battles with the technology available. Using specially commissioned color and black-and-white artwork and 24 full-color tactical maps, this book shows in great detail the methods by which armies, including Assyrians and Roman forces, prevailed over their foes, and why other armies were less successful. This is a must-read for any reader interested in ancient warfare.Anglim, Simon is the author of 'Fighting Techniques of the Ancient World 3000 Bc - 500 Ad Equipment, Combat Skills, and Tactics', published 2003 under ISBN 9780312309329 and ISBN 0312309325.