Review of Rome: Power and Glory – Legions of Conquest DVD

The Romans expanded and conquer much, using the best tactics, machinery, and weapons they can find, even if they must take them from their enemies. The Romans had such unwavering loyalty that they would never turn their backs and retreat from the enemy. Carthage was a great city that Roman sough out to conquer, starting the Punic Wars. The First Punic Wars the Romans were at a disadvantage, because they had no Navy. However, when a Carthage ship washed  up the Italian Shore, they studiet it, and make their one fleet. Eventually, the Romans won. The Second Punic War began when the Carthaginian Hannibal attacked the Romans directly, where he won countless battles. Until, a Roman commander named Scipio invaded Carthage and defeated Hannibal at the Battle of Zama. Hannibal fled to Greece  and committed suicide, while Carthage was burnt down by the Romans. Later, the military was reorganized into a permanent standing army. However, the generals, fought each other for  Rome. One of which, was  Julius Caesar who took over Rome after taking control of Gaul. Eventually, Augustus became Emperor, taking full control of the army. Rome soon became too large and fell apart. I liked this documentary.