[split] Psychology of the Roman soldier

[Bryan]

really, and who's to tell which pictures are made by those artists and historians and which are not? You?  

You could do your research and then you'd know which prints are worth paying attention to and which aren't. You typically wont find that in a Google search or on TWCenter.com. For instance the Magnesia print you ridiculed was commissioned and done by the highly skilled and accurate Igor Dzis, used in the issue I.2 of Ancient Warfare Magazine, in an article by Dr. Inaki Arrizabalaga called "The Battle of Magnesia, An Alternative Reconstruction." Did you know that? Probably not. Did you read the article? Probably not.

Funny that you included a print of a fulcon shield wall, what you incorrectly label a shield screen, not realizing that the highly detailed print didn't just magically appear in Google Images, it was commissioned by a writer for Ancient Warfare Magazine, issue VII.6. Did you know that? Probably not. Did you read the article? Probably not.

If you actually want more information about ancient warfare prints you can read Ancient Warfare Magazine's special edition The Art of Ancient Warfare, which explains how the commissioning of prints occurs, the cross talk between historians and artists, that goes into creating accurate and beautiful art. Also the magazine hosts this forum, so you'd be doing RAT a favor by reading back issues, plus improving your knowledge. I own every issue printed, its worth the money. 


So? are you questioning the simple fact that its easier to march forward with men in column than in line??? its a very base military knowledge... again..

The Romans didn't advance in column, so its a moot point. And its even easier to advance units in single file than in column, much more easier to control, but the Romans didn't do that either. And its easier to fight with a musket than with a sword, nor did they use cannon which were more effective than any siege weapons Romans might have used in battle, but the Romans didn't use them either. Because things changed over the course of 2,000 years. 


Anyway, i decided to stop this nonsense. there is no point continue this "discussion" as its more like a rant and i feel guilty feeding the troll. because your style of "discussion" is a perfect definition of trolling.

You can stop replying and ignore me, but I'll keep commenting on your posts when you write something wrong. 

Yours in Italics.