02-01-2009, 12:10 AM
Quote:I think it is more plausible to first of all expect German tribal fighting, especially in regard of the size of the battlefield. The presence of Roman objects at the site does not necessarily imply Roman presence. However, Roman presence cannot be ruled out as well.
We should wait for next session in spring/summer 2009. :wink:
By chance I could contact one of the responsible archaeologists ...
he told me an open question is whether this "battlefield" is only part of a greater armed conflict
which would cover the excavated battlefield hill, the neighbouring hill and the (blocked) pass between the hills.
Few scattered objects on pass level (always used as trade route and military road til today - 2 freeways!)
would point to this conjecture.
Hypothesis:
Massive infantry assaults (on one or two occupated sides of the blocked pass) were needed
to allow main army's ( incl. baggage train) marching-through.
JS :wink:
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