Did Spartacus Really Lose?

CPT Joseph K Murdock — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 17:58:02 -0400

Spartacus was an isurgent general in the Roman Empire era. It is told this gladiator turned general had 60,000 to 100,000 fighting with him. He smashed Roman Armies sent to fight him, but his downfall was the greed of the Spartacus' Army, thus turning around to try sack Rome, and a rogue general who splintered off was soundly defeated with a thousands of warriors.

They did not share the same objective. He delivered his people to the steps of the Alpine Mountains. That was his objective. Freedom, and he accomplished it. I believe he chose to go with the insurgent warriors back to Rome because they needed a general. This led to the slaughter of most of the army, enslavement, and 6000 crucifications over miles of ancient road.

Sure, he lost in the end but that victory, that dream he had for his people was realized. His ghost should be content what he accomplished against all odds as it travels as a bright light in the universe.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 7 at 2016 6:00 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 18:00:27 -0400

Militarily? Perhaps. But his main goal was freedom for those who chose it. Much evidence suggest that he accomplished this by diverting Cassius in battle. Thus allowing many to escape over the Alps.

Response by CPT Joseph K Murdock made Apr 7 at 2016 6:02 PM

CPT Joseph K Murdock — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 18:02:07 -0400

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 7 at 2016 6:06 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 18:06:11 -0400

Also. Remember that his army did split. Some to follow Crixus to Rome. It is quite possible that this wax why they split. Some for vengeance/spoils, others for freedom.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Apr 7 at 2016 6:08 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 18:08:32 -0400

Definitely good material for Monday Morning Quarterbacking. That is a long time ago.