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De Re Militari
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Vegetius' 'De Re Militari' is a comprehensive guide to Roman military organization, tactics, and strategy.
Written in the late 4th century AD, it reflects on the principles that made the Roman army a dominant force.
The book covers topics such as the selection and training of soldiers, the structure of the legion, and the conduct of sieges and battles.
Vegetius emphasizes the importance of discipline, preparation, and adaptability in warfare.
His work served as an influential military manual throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, shaping military thought and practice for centuries.
Written in the late 4th century AD, it reflects on the principles that made the Roman army a dominant force.
The book covers topics such as the selection and training of soldiers, the structure of the legion, and the conduct of sieges and battles.
Vegetius emphasizes the importance of discipline, preparation, and adaptability in warfare.
His work served as an influential military manual throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, shaping military thought and practice for centuries.
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Mentioned as a text from the Roman period that offers theories of warfare and survives into the Middle Ages.
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Mentioned as the text that the prevailing Western military wisdom was drawn from during that period.
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