Warfare in Roman Europe

This book discusses the practice of warfare in late fourth and early fifth century Europe, from both Roman and barbarian perspectives. It analyses the military capabilities of the Romans and their northern enemies, at policy, strategic, operational and tactical levels. It discusses fortifications and equipment and surveys the course of different kinds of warfare; from pitched land battles to sieges and naval battles. At this crucial period in the fortunes of the Roman Empire, Elton shows that the Roman army was operating at a peak of efficiency.