Could a medieval army beat a Roman army?

Ultimately, the Romans would almost certainly win a hand-to-hand, face-to-face fight, but Medieval warfare no longer revolved around that, and the heavy Knights and Longbowmen would likely make short work of the Legions before they could close for battle.

What is the difference between ancient War and Modern War?

There is a big evolution from ancient warfare to modern warfare. Ancient warfare was mostly centered on organization, such as the use of the phalanx, and modern warfare focuses on technology and the use of information.

How was medieval warfare fought?

Bitter fighting The most bitter hand-to-hand fighting was done by ‘men-at-arms’. These were nobles and gentry, often wearing suits of elaborate plate armour, and their retainers, who wore quilted ‘jacks’ and helmets. English armies rode to battle but nearly always fought on foot.

What was the difference between medieval and ancient warfare?

Campaigns become more dispersed and the training and abilities of warriors more varied resulting in lower numbers of higher skilled men having greater advantage compared to ancient era. What were the major differences between ancient and medieval warfare in Europe and around the Mediterranean?

Why was the Roman army considered the most advanced in history?

The Roman army and its warfare was viewed as being the most advanced of the time. Rome’s soldiers were the creators of the Roman Empire (a large part of Western Europe) and its country benefited from the wealth that was brought back by the army’s conquered territories.

What would have happened if the Roman army conquered Europe?

Roman army at it’s height of power and development, would have, in my opinion, destroyed any and all armies from Europe until the time gunpowder became prevalent in warfare.

What are the three periods of medieval warfare?

The early, the high and the late middle ages. In Medieval Warfare: A History there is a chapter that talks about it. In the early middle ages and partly in the high, people were few and only the nobles and the clergy fought in wars.