After having declined in size following the subjugation of the Mediterranean, the Roman navy underwent short-term upgrading and revitalisation in the late Republic to meet several new demands. Under Caesar, an invasion fleet was assembled in the English Channel to allow the invasion of Britannia; under Pompey, a large fleet was raised in the Mediterranean Sea to clear the sea of Cilician pirates. During the civil war that followed, as many as a thousand ships were either constructed or pressed into service from Greek cities. COUNT 5
QSN1 In which sea was a large amount of naval vessels sent in order to remove Cilician pirates? ANS1 Mediterranean Sea QSN2 Around how many ships were sent into service from Greek cities? ANS2 as many as a thousand ships QSN3 Who was ultimately responsible for the naval ships that were sent to the English Channel? ANS3 Caesar QSN4 What was the driving force behind the revitalization of the Roman naval forces? ANS4 to meet several new demands QSN5 What aspect of the Roman military saw a decline in size after the subjugation of the Mediterranean? ANS5 Roman navy