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Episode 113: Rome’s Forgotten Guerrilla Master
🕑 Added 2025-08-18 16:41:12 +0000 UTC“For many of those for whom there is no light at the end of the tunnel, the story of Sertorius should be an example and an inspiration.” Philip Matyszak
Here’s the tale of one of Rome’s greatest and least known generals. A master of guerrilla warfare, he defeated many legions sent after him, and even outclassed Pompey the Great. His story is about the defiance that makes a man stand in the face of impossible odds. Nearly alone against the greatest power of the age, Sertorius knew his chances of victory were nearly non-existent, but this didn’t stop him from fighting just the same.
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History on Fire
That's what attracted me to this story in the first place--more than the specific historical details
Dan
I did not know this piece of Roman history. I particularly like the parallel you draw with average lived experience. A losing battle can still be worth fighting.
History on Fire
I really like his story
AnaR737
So glad you thought of this topic. He usually gets less attention than he deserves.
