Combined Books, 1997. — 165 p.
An examination of the Roman armies of the late Republic and early Empire which looks at the logistical and operational techniques which made the armies' successes possible. First published in 1994. John Peddie’s The Roman War Machine is a well researched and written account of the reasons behind the Roman military’s battlefield success during the late Republic and early Empire periods. Several of the subjects he covers have been either sparsely written about in the past, or he provides new evidence to counter claims of previous historians. For readers looking for a concise volume on the Roman military, or new material on often overlooked subjects, this book is highly recommended.