Great Battles of the Ancient World. From the Battle of Marathon to the Battle of Châlons

Edward Crissy, exploring the armed conflicts of Antiquity, determines his selection of the most important battles of this historical period by the fact that they allow us to examine in detail the larger picture of human development. The author analyzes... the political forces at play at the time of the battle, discusses the commanders, generals, and naval leaders, describes the armament and tactics of the opponents, provides a detailed account of the course of the battle, and finally draws a conclusion about the significance of this war for the further course of history. In this book, you will learn about the dramatic collisions of the battles of Marathon and Metavre, the defeat of Athens at Syracuse, the battle of Arbela (Gaugamela), and the victory of Arminius over the Roman legions of Varus in the Teutoburg Forest. The Battle of Châlons (451 AD) and the Battle of Tours (732 AD) are also examined, as in the early Middle Ages, alongside new elements, the principles of conducting wars, armament, and tactics established in Antiquity still prevail.