CARTHAGINIAN ARMIES OF THE PUNIC WARS 264-146 BC: History, Organization and Equipment

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Describes the organization, armor, weapons, other equipment, and tactics of the Carthaginian forces -- including Numidian light cavalry, slingers of the Balearic islands, Celts, Spanish swordsmen, and war elephants -- that fought the three Punic wars with Rome. Analyzes the campaigns, battles, and sieges between the two formidable enemies in the Central and Western Mediterranean Sea. Includes excellent color photographs showing replica equipment in use.