
016- The Third Samnite War
The History of Rome
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Rome's Enemies Are in Atruria
consuls marcus valerius and appius claudius were elected. The two new consuls drew lots to determine their spheres of command. Volumnius was assigned samnium while claudius drew atruria. When volumnius arrived in samnium, he found that his army remained in semi exile. He marched around, capturing towns, raiding for plunder,. generally enriching himself and his men with ease. But he knew that there was no threat to ome to be found amongst the women and children and old men of samnium. Rome's enemies were in atruria - what in the world am i doing here? At this point, a discrepancy
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