Vespasian’s attack on Jotapata

 

Channel: BBC Studios
Duration: 4:6
Description: Vespasian’s attack on Jotapata is remembered as a classic of Roman seige tactics. Week after week their attacks were repulsed by the Jews. When Vespasian ‘testudo’ tactic fails, he calls upon his son Titus to turn the situation around. The descent of a thick fog finally gives Titus and his men the opportunity to approach the fortress undetected. Having scaled the walls, Titus and his men then set about crushing the rebellion. Contains scenes of moderate violence.
Published: June 17, 2010 11:25 am

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