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by Mark van der Enden.
Softcover (7.25×9.75 inches). 96 pages. 2025.
Subtitle: Rome Humbles Macedon
Macedonian phalanx went up against Roman legions in this campaign, which rotated in and around Greece. Philip V of Macedon tried to extend his reach southward and the city states decided to call in Rome when their battlefield efforts failed to stem the Macedonian tide. Rome, although involved with Carthage at the time, eventually accepted the invitation. The resulting campaigns provided victories and defeats for both sides.
Cynoscephalae was the last battle of the war, but the campaign showed how Roman land and naval assets could wear down Macedonian armies and fleets. If Greece had been relatively united, as it eventually was under Alexander versus the Persians, and joined Carthage in running around Italy, the war may have turned out differently. Ah, but Rome knew how to exploit the politics of the situation better than Philip V.
The booklet contains five black and white photos, six black and white illustrations, 59 color photos, three color illustrations, six color maps, two of the less-than-useful 3D color battle maps, and three color two-page action illustrations.
Philip V was a bit of a hard-luck enemy of Rome. Although a talented commander and at times victorious on the battlefield against the Romans, fighting Greeks and Romans proved too much. He was forced to sue for peace. Like Carthage, for a while it looked like he could keep Rome on its side of the sea, but the wars ended his ambition to control all of Greece like Philip II.
Enjoyed it.
— Reviewed by Russ Lockwood
