Who is Titus from The Jewish War and what is their importance?

Titus was the son of Vespasian. He was called Caesar. Titus served as Vespasian's second-in-command and led the second, final invasion of Jerusalem. He is described as a compassionate man, who preferred conquest to bloodshed. Titus regularly called on both his men, as well as the Jews, to control their anger. He warned them to preserve their holy places and Sanctuary. When residents surrendered during battle, Titus stopped his soldiers from slaughtering them.

Titus was a fierce warrior when peace offers were rebuffed, and although, he urged the Jews to save themselves such horrors Titus ordered construction of towers on platforms from which to bombard the defenders. He planned to surround the city with a four and one-half mile wall that would block exits. Titus daily attacked and captured escapees at the count of 500 per day. He urged his men to get on top of Antonia so "the city is at our mercy" since the ruined wall was easy to climb over and the second wall was easy to throw down. He ordered the soldiers to lay Antonia flat so the entire army could have access. He then set the gates on fire because his efforts to spare the temple caused his own men more injury and death. Later Titus visited Jerusalem on his way to Egypt and was saddened by the desolated City.