★★ Beginning in the 1st century AD, Slavic tribes participated in the struggle against the Roman Empire. Ancient sources mention East Slavic tribes that fought against the Roman conquerors. More detailed information about the wars of the Slavic tribes dates back to the 6th–8th centuries, when the Slavs fought against the Eastern Roman Empire, in... Continua a leggere →
Exarchate of Ravenna. The armed forces of byzantine Italy
★★ The question of the evolution of the Byzantine army in Italy has two aspects: sociological and organizational. In social terms, this problem is not considered. But since the army is not just a unique social group, but a certain socio-administrative structure with clear tasks and goals, its development in this aspect also requires special... Continua a leggere →
Military tactics and strategy of the Middle Byzantine armies against Eurasian steppe peoples and Slavs
★ Abstract: Il documento esamina le tattiche e le strategie militari impiegate dagli eserciti medio bizantini nei loro impegni contro i popoli delle steppe eurasiatiche e gli Slavi. Mette in luce le complessità del confronto con le forze nomadi, note per le loro manovre superiori e per l'abilità nel tiro con l'arco, e delinea le... Continua a leggere →
