Roman WarsInformation about Roman Wars Roman Wars were bloody, unyielding and gruesome affairs. The nature of the Romans was ruthless, merciless and pitiless - great attributes for expanding lands and conquering other nations. The success of the Romans in winning so many Roman Wars depended on their abilities, skills, strategies and tactics in the warfare of their times. Roman Wars were won due to a combination of many of these elements together with: Excellent Communication via the legendary Roman Roads Massive supply lines and organisation Their ability to build forts quickly and efficiently Training - Soldiers of the Roman army were highly trained and highly skilled in using a range of different weapons Strong Military Leaders including great Roman generals such as Scipio Africanus (Publius Cornelius Scipio) and Julius Caesar Major reforms of the Roman Army established by Gaius Marius (157 BC–January 13, 86 BC) Timeline of Early Roman Wars The following timeline of early Roman Wars category provides details, articles, facts and information about the growth and the battles leading to the Roman Empire. Timeline of Roman Wars Dates in early Roman History: Important Wars in early Roman History 753–509 BC: Rule of the Seven Kings of Rome 753 BC: According to legend, Romulus and Remus found Rome753-716: War with the Sabines 673-641: War with the Etruscans641-616: War with the Latins534-509: War with the Volscians 387 BC: Gallic invasion of Italy390 BC: Destruction of Rome by the Gauls 343-341 BC: 1st Samnite War 326-304 BC: 2nd Samnite War 298 to 290 BC: 3rd Samnite War 264-146: The Punic Wars - a series of three wars fought between Rome and Carthage 202 BC Battle of Zama, Scipio defeats Hannibal 215 to 148 BC: Macedonian Wars (Four Wars) with Northern Greece146 BC: The consul Lucius Mummius razes Corinth, marking the end of free Greece 112-105 BC: The Jugurthine War with Numidia.91 BC: The Social War 90BC: Civil War in Rome 88 BC: Sulla marches on Rome and becomes Dictator 73 BC: Outbreak of Third Servile War, led by the slave and gladiator Spartacus 58 BC: Julius Caesar campaigns in Gaul 55 BC: Julius Caesar attempts to invade Britain 49 BC: Caesar's army crosses the Rubicon and Civil War begins between Caesar and Pompey. Julius Caesar is victorious, becomes dictator and then conquers Gaul 47 BC: Caesar invades Egypt and appoints Cleopatra queen44 BC: Julius Caesar is assassinated; Marcus Antony controls Rome 31 BC: Battle of Actium, Octavian defeats Marc Antony and Queen CleopatraRoman Wars The content of this Roman Wars category provides free educational details, facts and information for reference and research for schools, colleges and homework. Refer to the Colosseum Sitemap for a comprehensive search on interesting different categories containing the history, facts and information about Ancient Rome. |