The Logistics of the Roman Army at War: 264 B.C. - A.D. 235

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BRILL, 1999 - 399 oldal
Relying on a variety of literary, documentary and archaeological sources, this work explores the Roman military supply system from the Punic Wars to the end of the Principate. Each chapter is devoted to a different aspect of logistics: supply needs and rations; packs, trains and military servants; foraging and requisition; supply lines; sources of supply; administration; and the impact of logistics on Roman warfare. As a whole the book traces the development of the Roman logistics into a highly sophisticated supply system - a vital element in the success of Roman arms. In addition, it makes a critical study of important technical questions of Roman logistics, such as the size of the soldier's grain ration, the function of military servants, and the changes in logistical management under the Republic and Empire.
 

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Introduction
1
Supply Needs and Rations
7
Packs Trains and Servants
68
Forage Requisition and Pillage
117
Vectura
146
Conclusion
154
Sources of Supply
223
The Administration of Logistics
244
Logistics in Roman Warfare
279
Conclusion
329
Logistics and the Organization
335
Bibliography
341
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Jonathan P. Roth, Ph.D. (1991) in History, Columbia University, is an Assistant Professor of History at San Jose State University. He has published a number of articles on Roman military history and is Secretary/Treasurer of the Society of Ancient Military Historians.

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