The fundamental basis for Sulla’s rise to power was his success in the military, through his military ability he was able to win various wars for Rome gaining him favour from the senate leading to his rise to power. Sulla showcased his military ability in the Mithraic war, the social war and the civil war. In the Mithraic war Sulla was sent by the senate to defeat the Mithridates as they had extended in the Roman province of Asia.
Alexander, the young king of Macedonia, was the greatest military commander in all of history to ever to drive an army into battle. He was not only inspiring, but he also patient, brave, clever, and never went into battle without strategic planning, which is what made him The Great Alexander. He believed he could unite people, through the sheer force of his will, and he did just that. Alexander the Great also conquered huge territories during his reign. Why was he so successful?
Agesilaus led many raids in the Asia Minor area and won the battles but Lysander was also a great help. The two went into several battles together. “Lysander, the man who had done the most to found the Spartan hegemony” was a big help because he started the Spartan hegemony by recruiting men to join in. Agesilaus sent Lysander to surrounding places to recruit men to join the
The novel also correctly portrays the discipline of the army within the battle, and how that discipline led to vastly successful battle strategies. Finally, the novel accurately reveals the significance behind the weapons that the Macedonians used against their enemies, and how this contributed to their success. Ultimately, Pressfield’s novel not only reveals why Alexander the Great and his army were so successful, but how Alexander and his army affected the rest of the ancient world in the years after. Alexander’s glory and virtue continues to be remembered, and his militaristic
After that battle, Stonewall jackson was promoted to major general because of his tactics and great quick thinking while fighting on the battlefront. The Valley of virginia was started by stonewall jackson in spring. It was a campaign he started and he helped defend some of the western virginia parts from the union. After stonewall jackson had very many victories he was ordered to join General Robert E. Lee's forces in 1862. Stonewall jackson had made up and organized many successful military fighting tactics at the battles he had fought.
They carried a spear,shield,and a sword. The spartans wore a foot of fur standing up on their helmets to make them appear bigger to their enemy. Leonidas was brave and strong until the Battle of Trampathoy. King Leonidas sent all his soldiers back except for his 300 best soldiers.
The Impact of Alexander the Great’s Invasions Alexander III of Macedon is known as Alexander the Great. He became a king after his father’s death and tried to conquer most of the cities of that period. He was a very talented person and had impressive diplomatic and military skills. For these qualities, he is known as “the Great.” Although Alexander faced many protests, but he won many battles and extended the territory of his empire very quickly.
Both Carthage and Rome fought long and hard for the victories of the Punic Wars. . The Punic Wars were an example of Rome's great wealth and size, and Cartridges leaders, strategies and government. Hannibal strategies, bravery and determination led him to be very successful in the first Punic War, but because of his lack of support from the council and small army, gave rome a great leg up, leading them to victory. If Rome's wealth and size was removed they would not have had conquered Carthage.
The conquer was a success, and the Median Empire became expanded. By the year 550 BCE, Cyrus wanted to rebel against the Medes, To accomplish this he needed to unite his companions of local tribes to defeat the admirable Median Empire. As he built his men, he also had to consider in a very wise way to set up a strategy that will not fail the invasion. Successfully, he gained full control of the Median Empire with the help of local tribes, friends, and kinsmen. “The Medes ruled the Persians until 550 BCE, when the tables were turned by Cyrus the Great.”
The novel emphasizes the strategic military intervention of King Ramses, as he forms his armed forces to confront the powerful Hittite forces of the ancient world at the battle of Kadesh. Ancient Egypt and the Hittites are two neighbouring nations constantly at war due to their geographic proximity and relentless desire to expand their empire. The great King Ramses, son of King Seti was a warrior with charming attributes and strong decisions. Although he was not popular like his father, his commitment towards egypt aided him to protect his borders and establish peace. Despite the enemies outside Egypt and within Egypt, he managed to acquire the strength and stability necessary for his armies to advance successfully.
Alexander the Great was the most feared ruler of the very old world due to his huge military power and the old stories/famous people surrounding his origins. The people that he won (by force) lived in fear underneath his powerful rule. It was this fear and strong desire/formal decision about something that allowed him to spread Greek culture and values around the very old world. The "Great" had to learn his strategies and policies from somewhere.
Rome was the most powerful and influential empire because of its military, government, and economy. Rome’s military was powerful and efficient due to its organization, discipline, and the weapon knowledge that all soldiers were taught. Roman government was influential with the creation of a new form of government that turned out to be very efficient. Also, Rome 's economy, however not very complex was a major factor in the expansion of the Roman Empire. Rome had a very powerful and influential military that was "the most effective and long-lived military institution known to history" and was feared greatly among its enemies.
The Romans established a republic when they overthrew their Etruscan conquerors in 509 B.C.E. This form of government consisted of elected representatives to rule on behalf of the citizens. The classical Roman civilization is considered truly classical because it was influential, timeless, and original. The Roman civilization’s form of government was truly influential towards the United States democracy although their are many differences. In addition, the Roman civilization was truly timeless towards the United States architecture in Washington D.C that was first found in the Roman Civilization.
The Persian War impacted Greece through their military. With the Persian Wars, the many city-states of Greece decided to unite to create the Hellenic League. Sparta was chosen to lead the Hellenic League because of their excellence in military forces. With more money being put into their military, Greece was more successful in the battlefield. The Greeks ended up winning the war thanks to their excellent military tactics, armor and weapons.
Besides being a good leader he was also a military genius. Using the formation he learned from his father he was able to beat all his enemies whether it was Persian Empire or Anatolia they were no match for his army. The formation was 5known as phalanx attack, also being able to fight on all terrain. Using this formation 16x16 each man carried an 18-foot pike and used the cavalry charge solders on horseback. With these