ARMIES OF THE SCYTHIANS AND SARMATIANS 700 BC TO AD 450: Weapons, Equipment and Tactics

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Discusses the armies of the Scythians, which then later became the Sarmatians, analyzing what made them such formidable opponents to their neighbors over the centuries. Describes in detail their weapons, armor, equipment, and tactics. Supported by dozens of color photographs of replica costume, arms, and equipment in use. Over hundreds of years the Scythians fought, and often defeated, such notable opponents as the Assyrians, Medes, Persians, Greeks, and Macedonians. Their Sarmatian successors continued the tradition, being among the Romans' most dangerous opponents. Contains 80 color illustrations.