History's Largest Battle: The Consequences of a Trillion Roman Soldiers

The simulation begins with the Romans arriving on the Italian peninsula in the morning, expecting to find the Arab force already there. But the Arab force is nowhere to be seen. The Romans assume their opponents have either been routed or otherwise avoided the battle, and they march confidently through the peninsula in search of the Arabs. However, the Arabs had been secretly transported to the peninsula during the night by their leader, Khalid ibn al-Walid. While the Romans were sleeping, the 500 Arabs silently deployed their small force in preparation for battle. When the Romans finally arrive, they find themselves confronted by a much smaller but far better prepared enemy. The Roman commanders are taken aback by the situation, but nevertheless prepare for battle. The battle begins with the Romans initially gaining ground, pushing the Arabs back. But under Khalid's tactical brilliance, the Arabs are able to form a strong defensive line and inflict heavy casualties on the Romans. The tide of the battle slowly turns and the Romans begin to retreat in chaos. The Romans take heavy losses, but their retreat is cut short when the Arab cavalry quickly surrounds them. With no escape and no hope of victory, the Romans are forced to surrender. After the battle, the Romans are left stunned by the unexpected defeat. How was it possible that a force of 500 Arabs could defeat an army of over 250,000 Romans? They are left to ponder this question while they prepare to return home in defeat. The Arabs, on the other hand, are in a state of jubilation. Against all odds, their small yet well-prepared force has managed to defeat the mighty Romans. For the Arabs, it is a victory they will remember and celebrate for years to come.