10-21-2012, 04:27 PM
I was reading the Wikipedia entry for Rome Total War II and came across this glorious little gem:
Anyway, this led me to try and think of some incidents where a naval landing was opposed by an enemy force. The only thing that comes to mind is Caesar's landing in Britain, where he was fought on the beaches, but doubtlessly there were others. How common was it? Can anyone think of any?
Quote:This [mixed land and sea battles] will reflect the naval strategies of the classical era, where coastal cities were conquered and destroyed in great invasions of infantry disembarking from warships.
Anyway, this led me to try and think of some incidents where a naval landing was opposed by an enemy force. The only thing that comes to mind is Caesar's landing in Britain, where he was fought on the beaches, but doubtlessly there were others. How common was it? Can anyone think of any?
David J. Cord
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