The History of Rome

133- The Milvian Bridge

Apr 11, 2011
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Troop Comparison

  • Constantine's forty thousand men were highly trained veterans, mostly German.
  • Maxentius' one hundred thousand men were mostly raw recruits with questionable loyalty.
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Segusium Capture

  • Constantine captured Segusium but ordered no plundering, unlike Galerius' harsh approach in 307.
  • This demonstrated his merciful approach, crucial for winning the political campaign.
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Verona Victory

  • Constantine's smaller force defeated Ruricius' larger army near Verona, a surprising victory.
  • This was attributed to either divine intervention, superior soldiers, or luck.
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