The History of Rome volume 3
The History of Rome volume 3
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There was also a lake or pond in the line of circumvallation, along the margin of which only a mound and not a wall could be erected. The river Durius, by which the town had hitherto kept up communication with the country, was blocked by Scipio with beams covered with sword-blades and spear-heads, and fastened by ropes so as to float in the river, and prevent the besieged not only from receiving aid, but even from obtaining news from Avithout. Day and night the line of circumvallation was guard...ed by the besiegers, who relieved one another, and repulsed all attempts of the Numantines to fight their way through. A few bold men, indeed^ contrived in a dark night to scale the wall and to slip through the Eoman ranks in order to report to their countrymen in the neighbouring • According to Appian, vi. 91, Scipio iEmiliainis was the first to adopt the process of circumvallation against enemies -who were ready to give battle in the open field, whereas formerly this means was resorted to only in cases where the enemies were determined to keep on the defensive behind their walls.
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There was also a lake or pond in the line of circumvallation, along the margin of which only a mound and not a wall could be erected. The river Durius, by which the town had hitherto kept up communication with the country, was blocked by Scipio with beams covered with sword-blades and spear-heads, and fastened by ropes so as to float in the river, and prevent the besieged not only from receiving aid, but even from obtaining news from Avithout. Day and night the line of circumvallation was guard...ed by the besiegers, who relieved one another, and repulsed all attempts of the Numantines to fight their way through. A few bold men, indeed^ contrived in a dark night to scale the wall and to slip through the Eoman ranks in order to report to their countrymen in the neighbouring • According to Appian, vi. 91, Scipio iEmiliainis was the first to adopt the process of circumvallation against enemies -who were ready to give battle in the open field, whereas formerly this means was resorted to only in cases where the enemies were determined to keep on the defensive behind their walls.
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You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by W Wilhelm Ihne to read onlineMoreLess
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