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Christopher L Eger, Feature Writer of Military History and recovering gun nut.

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Ancient Military History

From the Spartans at Thermopylae to Hannibal and his elephant legions in the Alps, we will explore all that is the great and varied Military History of the Ancient World. This time period roughly covers from the beginning of time including such conflicts as those between mythical gods to the Arab conquest of Europe and the Slav over-run of Greece in 641 AD

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Latest articles in Ancient Military History

 Brennus, the Battle of Allia and the First Sack of Rome

In 390 or 387 BC a large contingent of Gauls (Celt) defeated a smaller Roman force by the Allia River and opened the door to the first sack of Rome.

Oct 6, 2011 – Ivan Castro

The Battle of Alesia: Julius Caesar's Siege Warfare Masterpiece

The 52 BC Battle of Alesia was the concluding episode of Julius Caesar's conquest of Gaul.

Sep 30, 2011 – Ivan Castro

Spartans and Thermopylae: Ancient Lessons of War

The Battle of Thermopylae (480 BC) pitted the Spartan-led Greek army against the invading Persians and demonstrated key lessons of warfare.

May 31, 2011 – Tim Milosch

The Battle of Kadesh

The Battle of Kadesh was likely the largest chariot engagement in ancient military history, which demonstrated chariot warfare tactics.

May 22, 2011 – Eliot Elwar

The Assyrian Empire

According to the prophet Isaiah, Assyrian arrows were sharp, and all their bows bent and their horses' hoofs were like flint when chariot wheels moved.

Apr 25, 2011 – Eliot Elwar

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