The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the evolution of the Roman Army continues with the first episode of the series on the Army of the Eastern Roman Empire - the Byzantine Empire. In this episode, we'll mainly focus on how the Roman army was transformed into the Byzantine army and talk about the armies of Justinian and Belisarius described by Procopius. Armies and Tactics: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaBYW76inbX5Jmy5E740LBDVk25VhObDi Late Roman Army: https:

Ottoman-Byzantine wars: the Battle of Dimbos 1303 The Battle of Dimbos, fought in 1303, was a significant conflict during the Ottoman-Byzantine wars, marking one of the early confrontations between the rising Ottoman Empire and the declining Byzantine Empire. The battle took place near the town of Dimbos, in modern-day northwest Turkey. With the Ottomans under the leadership of Osman I, the Byzantine forces were led by George Mouzalon, a powerful noble and government official. The Ottomans aimed

Byzantine spearmen made up the main infantry of the Eastern Roman army from Late Antiquity into the Middle Ages. They carried on the legacy of Roman legionaries—not by title, but through discipline, training, and doctrine. Equipped with the kontarion (a long thrusting spear) and protected by large shields called skouta, these troops fought in tight, well-controlled formations. Their role was not one of individual heroics but of collective endurance. A Byzantine spearman was drilled to hold his g