How Weapons And War Tactics Lead To The Success Of The Roman And Mongol Empire

Connor Folkman
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Connor Folkman
April 9th, 2018
History 201
How Weapons and War Tactics Lead to the Success of the Roman and Mongol Empires As civilizations began to advance all around the known world, the ability of civilizations to prosper in this early era was largely based on how well they could conduct war. Technological advances in materials like bronze and iron gave way to weaponry that was significantly stronger and more efficient. This weapon technology developed at various times for each civilization, giving those that progressed faster a considerable advantage in the battlefield. Some of that advantage could be balanced by cunning military tactics, or by sheer numbers. The Roman and Mongol empires were able spread their control and dominance by a mixture of superior technology and various battle tactics, which allowed them to overcome their neighbors and become large, powerful, and prosperous civilizations.
A brief history of Roman military conquest and expansion.

Whether it was the heavily armored Roman legions in the proven Manipular formation or the deadly Mongol riders using their advanced recurve bow, the outcome proved to be about the same: complete domination of their close neighbors, and the formation of some of the largest empires the world has seen. The ability of both the Roman and Mongol strategist to learn and adapt tactics from their enemies and use them to their advantage shows the true resilience of both empires; this is also reflected in the longevity of their empires. The aggressive conquests ushered in by both empires brought vast amounts of wealth and increased trade that allowed them to prosper on a massive scale. Overall, the Roman and Mongol empires were able to develop and execute military strategies and use advanced weaponry to their advantage, which allowed for their rapid growth, size, and