ABOUT THE BATTLE OF THE MILVIAN BRIDGE Cover Image

О БИЦИ КОД МИЛВИЈСКОГ МОСТА
ABOUT THE BATTLE OF THE MILVIAN BRIDGE

Author(s): Nikola Keravica
Subject(s): Maps / Cartography, Military history, Ancient World
Published by: Institut za strategijska istraživanja

Summary/Abstract: This article, based on the written sources from the late antiquity, represents a military historical reconstruction of the battle that took place in the surroundings of Rome on October 28th, 312. Nowadays, this battle is known as the Battle of the Milvian Bridge. The first part of the work consists of Constatine’s and Maxentius’ short biographies, a detailed description of two embattled armies and their strategic activities during the 312 civil war that preceded the Battle of the Milvian Bridge. In addition, précises of more relevant historical sources are quoted which deal with the battle itself and its immediate consequences. Finally, all strategic and tactical activities that took place before and during the battle has been reconsidered. The still open question of the battleground where the battle exactly did take place is especially emphasized.

  • Issue Year: 2013
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 9-41
  • Page Count: 33
  • Language: Serbian
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