Battle of Beth-Horon, 66AD End of Jewish State. Defeat of the #Roman #Army near #Jerusalem #warfare
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Battle of Beth-Horon, 66AD End of Jewish State. Defeat of the #Roman #Army near #Jerusalem #warfare

The overwhelming defeat of a Roman punitive force ignited a wildfire of belief among the Jewish populace. What had been skepticism turned into unshakable conviction: compromise was a betrayal, and God Himself had ordained their victory. This fervent delusion swept the nation into a full-scale revolt, a bold gamble that would bring not deliverance, but ruin.

Beth-Horon. October, 66 A.D.
Roman Forces: 30,000 infantry and 6,000 cavalry.
Jewish Forces: roughly 14,000 light infantry, very few cavalry.
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