the second time laid utterly waste. Questions 1. Select a passage from one of the sources that shows that the armour and weapons of the Romans changed over a period of time. 2. Explain why the Romans changed the tactics they used in battle. 3. Study source 2 and then read about Josephus. Describe the strengths and weaknesses of Josephus' account of the destruction of Jerusalem. Share this article Subscribe to our Spartacus Newsletter and keep up to date with the latest articles.