Bellator Equus. Between Victory and Agony: Late Republican Cavalry in the East
Bellator Equus. Between Victory and Agony: Late Republican Cavalry in the East
Author(s): István FábiánSubject(s): History, Military history, Ancient World
Published by: Editura University Press, Universitatea de Medicina, Farmacie, Stiinte si Tehnologie “George Emil Palade” din Targu Mures
Keywords: Rome; Parthia; cavalry; cataphracts; terrain; supplies;
Summary/Abstract: One of the greatest challenges for the Roman cavalry in the Late Republic was confronting the Parthian heavy cavalry. The outcomes of conflicts with the Parthians demonstrated that the result of battles depended not only on the skill of the commander but also on the discipline of the troops. The case studies, especially the Battles of Tigranocerta and Carrhae, emphasise that by selecting the terrain and leveraging infantry and cavalry for their specific roles, the course of the battle could be altered, ultimately defeating a formidable enemy.
Journal: Acta Marisiensis. Seria Historia
- Issue Year: 7/2025
- Issue No: 7
- Page Range: 5-13
- Page Count: 9
- Language: English
