One specific point about the Samnite wars: this caused the Roman infantry to switch from Greek-style phalanxes, with the long spear as the primary weapon, to using the pilum (a javelin). The phalanx didn't work well in hilly terrain. This gave them greater flexibility in later battles. Rome's genius was to learn a lesson from every defeat.
One specific point about the Samnite wars: this caused the Roman infantry to switch from Greek-style phalanxes, with the long spear as the primary weapon, to using the pilum (a javelin). The phalanx didn't work well in hilly terrain. This gave them greater flexibility in later battles. Rome's genius was to learn a lesson from every defeat.
Rome Greatest might is the ability to learn from all there mistakes