Posted on May 1, 2024
MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.
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1 May 73 AD: The Romans breach the Israelites' final defenses at Masada.

For details, see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Masada

ILLUSTRATIONS: (1) An artist's reconstruction of the ancient fortress of Masada in Israel. (2) Roman soldiers move siege engines into position at Masada. (3) The Roman siege tower being moved into position for the final breach at Masada.
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CSM Charles Hayden
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And! Is Masada not the fort where the Israelites ALL committed suicide and killed the young Ang women so they would not be treated as ‘spoils’ of war? MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D. Amazon prone movie-documentary!
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MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.
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Correct!
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CPL Douglas Chrysler
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They did get their point across while ancient Rome is dust.
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MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.
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'Struth!
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SSG Franklin Briant
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Outstanding history share.
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MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.
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Glad you enjoyed it.
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