Roman Special Forces and Special Ops : Speculatores, Exploratores, Protectores and Areani in the Service of Rome.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Elliott, Simon.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Special forces (Military science).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (176 p.) ill

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Havertown : Pen & Sword Books Limited, 2023.

Summary:

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. 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. This book 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 neighbouring states, espionage, assassination or abduction of dissidents and enemies, counter-insurgency, and close protection of Roman officials and commanders.

Contents:

Cover

Book Title

Copyright

Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1 What Are Special Operations and Special Forces?

Chapter 2 Specialist and Elite Roman Troops

Chapter 3 Intelligence Gathering in the Roman World

Plate

Chapter 4 Speculatores and Exploratores

Chapter 5 Protectores

Chapter 6 Areani and Later Roman Special Forces

Conclusion

Appendix Enemies of the Roman Republic and Empire

References and Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781399090933

1399090933

OCLC:

1430659470