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IMAGE Show row weights FILE INFORMATION OPERATIONS Image icon Roman-cavalryman.jpg (118.69 KB) Alternate text Deriv; Roman cavalryman and Cataphracts dueling with lances This text will be used by screen readers, search engines, or when the image cannot be loaded. Image icon Roman-cavalryman.jpg (114.23 KB) Alternate text This text will be used by screen readers, search engines, or when the image cannot be loaded. Add a new file Files must be less than 100 MB. Allowed file types: png gif jpg jpeg. — 21 Nov 2015

The Battle of Carrhae: A crushing defeat of the unstoppable Roman juggernaut by the Parthian Empire

*By Cam Rea*

*History & Tradition*

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Ancient Roman invasion forces were considered to be unstoppable juggernauts, but the tables were turned by a formidable Parthian Empire general and devastating tactics. This clash led to one of the most crushing defeats in Roman history.Leading the...
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Deriv; face mask for Roman cavalry helmet, first century AD and battle scene featuring Parthian horsemen in armor, and Roman riders. — 21 Nov 2015

Antony's Parthian War: Politics and Bloodshed between Empires of the Ancient World

*By Cam Rea*

*History & Tradition, Politics & Social Structure*

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After the crushing defeat of Marcus Licinius Crassus and the Roman army at the Battle of Carrhae, a campaign was planned by Roman leaders such as statesman Julius Caesar and General Marcus Antonius (Mark Antony) to drive east, conquer, and secure...
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Battle between Mongols & Chinese mounted on war horses (1211). — 21 Nov 2015

Dogs of War: Ancient History of Animals in Warfare

*By lizleafloor*

*History & Tradition*

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Man and beast have partnered for various reasons over tens of thousands of years—almost always for food or protection. The dirty history of animals in warfare is sometimes inspiring, sometimes disturbing, but without the aid of creatures in war,...
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History & Tradition

The Battle of Carrhae: A crushing defeat of the unstoppable Roman juggernaut by the Parthian Empire

Antony's Parthian War: Politics and Bloodshed between Empires of the Ancient World

Dogs of War: Ancient History of Animals in Warfare

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