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Roman military historians, are there any major misconceptions about the Roman army that are taught/believed as fact?

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Did any medieval rulers ever try to copy one of the military systems used by the Ancient Romans such as the maniple. If so, how successful were they?

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I've heard rumor that the Dragonborn, the hero that saved the world was a member of the Dark Brotherhood and may have even been involved in the assassination of Emperor Titus Mede II, is there any truth to this?

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Why did the Carthaginians lose the second Punic War in spite of their repeated success?

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Roman military historians, are there any major misconceptions about the Roman army that are taught/believed as fact?	236
Did any medieval rulers ever try to copy one of the military systems used by the Ancient Romans such as the maniple. If so, how successful were they?	5
I've heard rumor that the Dragonborn, the hero that saved the world was a member of the Dark Brotherhood and may have even been involved in the assassination of Emperor Titus Mede II, is there any truth to this?	5
Why did the Carthaginians lose the second Punic War in spite of their repeated success?	1