audiobook Body Armour by Robert Woosnam-Savage; Anthony Hall in History

Description

The concept of a legionary fortress as a permanent structure dates from the reign of Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). It is only from that time that we find a standing army distributed around the empire; and their permanent fortresses developed from the temporary field fortifications of the legions on campaign. This book describes the development; design and construction of these fortresses throughout the length and breadth of the Empire. It also deals extensively with the experience of life within a typical fortress and covers the operational history of these fortifications; including the famous siege of Vetera in AD 69.