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The Battle of Beth-Horon, 66 A.D. The End of the Independent Jewish State. Josephus Records the Defeat of the Roman Army near Jerusalem, and Rome's Retributions.
The overwhelming defeat of a Roman punitive force ignited a wildfire of belief among the Jewish populace. What had been skepticism turned into unshakable conviction: compromise was a betrayal, and God Himself had ordained their victory. This fervent delusion swept the nation into a full-scale revolt, a bold gamble that would bring not deliverance, but ruin.
Beth-Horon. October, 66 A.D.
Roman Forces: 30,000 infantry and 6,000 cavalry.
Jewish Forces: roughly 14,000 light infantry, very few cavalry.
Additional Reading and Episode Research:
- Jones, A.H.M. The Herods of Judaea.
- David, M. Israel in Revolution: 6-74 C.E.
- Farmer, W.R. Macabees, Zealots, and Josephus.
- Sheldon, RoseMary. "The Great Jewish War against Rome: Taking on Goliath," Military and Naval Forum Proceedings.
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The overwhelming defeat of a Roman punitive force ignited a wildfire of belief among the Jewish populace. What had been skepticism turned into unshakable conviction: compromise was a betrayal, and God Himself had ordained their victory. This fervent delusion swept the nation into a full-scale revolt, a bold gamble that would bring not deliverance, but ruin.
Beth-Horon. October, 66 A.D.
Roman Forces: 30,000 infantry and 6,000 cavalry.
Jewish Forces: roughly 14,000 light infantry, very few cavalry.
Additional Reading and Episode Research:
- Jones, A.H.M. The Herods of Judaea.
- David, M. Israel in Revolution: 6-74 C.E.
- Farmer, W.R. Macabees, Zealots, and Josephus.
- Sheldon, RoseMary. "The Great Jewish War against Rome: Taking on Goliath," Military and Naval Forum Proceedings.
www.HistorysGreatestBattles.com
Support the show
Social Media:
www.HistorysGreatestBattles.com
Youtube | TikTok
Support The Show:
https://covertwars.com
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