One should note that the Romans used the Samnites ' help in subduing the Latins in a previous war .
However , this contributed to the transgression of the Roman forays at Liris River and eventually led to a protracted struggle between Rome and Samnium .
One should note that the Roman used the Samnites ' help in subduing the Latins in a previous war .
However , this contributed to the transgression of the Roman forays at Liris River and eventually led to a protracted struggle between Rome and Samnium .