Importance of the Army Flashcards
(13 cards)
How does Cicero describe the loyalty of the soldiers to Octavian
“His followers call him Caesar”
Why did the army want to make Octavian consul? [Appian]
“Because he was Caesar’s son.”
What did Appian state about rulers and soldiers?
“The rulers depended on the soldiers to guarantee their power … the soldiers depended on the men who had given them the land to continue in power”
What was the Senate’s reaction to Octavian according to Appian?
“The Senate was inordinately terrified since they had no military force at their disposal”
What threat did Pompey make during Caesar’s land bill ratification? [Plut]
He threatened to “come up against swords with sword and shield.”
How did Pompey secure Caesar’s consulship? [Plut]
“Filled the forum with armed men.”
What did Suetonius say about the soldier’s threat to secure Octavian’s consulship?
“This will make him consul if you don’t.”
What did military tribune Ofilius say about soldiers’ rewards?
“The rewards for soldiers were lands and money.”
What occurred with some of Antony’s troops in 43 BCC?
They switched over to Octavian.
This indicates shifting loyalties among military forces.
What did Clodius do regarding Lucullus’ army?
He incited them to mutiny.
What was Pompey’s response to his troops wanting a pay increase? [Probably Plut]
He said he would rather cancel the triumph than give into them.
What promise did Octavian make to his soldiers? [Appian
“He would not engage them in any more civil wars.”
This reflects a strategy to maintain loyalty by promising stability.
How did Octavian bind mercenaries to himself? [Appian]
“By means of lavish gifts did Octavian bind these mercenaries to himself”
