History’s Greatest Battles

The Siege of Veii, ~ 404 BC - 396 BC. Rome's Walls Breached for the First and Last Time.

16 min • 12 februari 2025

Rome’s victory did more than defeat a rival; it annihilated the one power that had stood as its greatest obstacle. With its most formidable enemy wiped from the map, the balance of power in central Italy shifted permanently. No force remained to contain Rome’s ambition. The republic had proven its ability to wage long, brutal war and emerge stronger. From this moment forward, its rise was not a possibility... it was an inevitability.

Veii. ~404 BC - 396 BC
Roman Force: Unknown
Veiian Fores: Unknown

Additional Reading and Episode Research:

  • Selincourt Translation: Livy. The Early History of Rome.
  • Melegari, Vezio. The Great Military Sieges.


Support the show

Social Media:
www.HistorysGreatestBattles.com
Youtube | TikTok

Support The Show:
https://covertwars.com

Senaste avsnitt

Podcastbild

00:00 -00:00
00:00 -00:00