Roman Special Forces and Special Ops
Roman Special Forces and Special Ops Much has been written about the Roman army and the mighty legions that conquered their empire and then defended it for centuries against all comers. This is the…
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Roman Special Forces and Special Ops
Much has been written about the Roman army and the mighty legions that conquered their empire and then defended it for centuries against all comers. This is the only book available dedicated to Roman special ops and the role of the Speculatores, Exploratores, Protectores and Areani.Simon Elliott reveals the kinds of special operations conducted by the Romans: tactical scouting ahead of the legions, covert strategic reconnaissance in neighboring states, espionage, assassination or abduction of dissidents and enemies, counter-insurgency, and close protection of Roman officials and commanders. But little has been written about the men and units employed when something more subtle than the march of legions into pitched battle was required.
While such missions were frequently executed by ad-hoc units or individuals detailed for that specific mission, the author goes on to reveal