Which they might, he mused, when we attack Persia and Rome.
The Huns not only attacked other barbarian tribes but eventually attacked Rome.
As a result of his troops' attitudes, Bourbon decided to attack Rome, known to be filled with potential loot.
He did incredible things, like leading an army of elephants over the Alps to attack Rome.
Nonetheless, Garibaldi believed that the government would support him if he attacked Rome.
Henry attacked Rome, and on the outskirts of the city gained thirteen cardinals who became loyal to his cause.
My men are not attacking beloved Rome, after all.
When he did invade the peninsula, he took the city of Naples, then attacked and captured Rome.
Volumnia is the most vocal of the party, and says that if he attacks Rome, there is no honor for them whether he win or lose.
The perpetrators of this spectacular assault were not in the pay of any foreign power: no nation would have dared to attack Rome so provocatively.