Roman Manipular Warfare as a Mega-Weapon of Antiquity

摘要

We present a coherent picture of the functioning of a Roman infantry legion based on a systematic procedure of finding weak points in the enemy formation as a destination for persistent attacks. We conjecture that this tactic was a robust and resource-efficient way to victory. Its discovery could be one of the primary reasons for developing a manipular legion, a unique way of fighting that shaped Roman warfare.