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LATER MOORISH 25 AD - 696 AD
This list covers Moorish armies of inland north-west Africa from the initial attempt at annexation by the Romans until the Arab conquest. Repeated attempts were made by the Romans throughout the period to convert their homeland into a province, but it was too easy for independent-minded inhabitants to move out of the zone of control, despite the creation of a chain of frontier posts. After the Vandal take-over, Moors twice badly defeated Vandal armies. The strength of Moorish armies lay in superb unarmoured light horsemen riding without saddle or bridle and armed with javelins and a small shield, supported by large numbers of similarly armed foot. Camp defences were tethered camels. Reference: Armies and Enemies of Imperial Rome P. Barker.