Modernity in Antiquity: The Asymmetry of the Campaign of Syracuse (213-212 BCE)

Abstract

This paper applies the modern precepts of JFEO to the operations conducted by the Roman military during the campaign of Syracuse (213 - 212 BCE). A survey of the ancient campaign reveals that the asymmetry generated by the technologically advanced defense of Syracuse is analogous to future scenarios facing the Marine Corps involving forcible entry operations in a contested environment. This paper examines the successes and failures of the attacking Roman forces in the light of the modern articulation of the precepts of JFEO. The goal of this comparison is to achieve an enhanced understanding of these precepts and enable contemporary planners to consider alternative approaches to future operations based on the lessons of history.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 06, 2020
Accession Number
AD1177829

Entities

People

  • Kelly P. Reaves

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

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Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Amphibious Operations
  • Area Denial
  • Artillery
  • Cold War
  • Department Of Defense
  • Employment
  • Geography
  • Information Operations
  • Marine Corps
  • Military History
  • Military Operations
  • National Security
  • New York
  • Political Systems
  • Second World War
  • Standards
  • United States
  • Warfare
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.