12-18-2008, 07:43 AM
Maybe the battle was not fought on one spot, but moved across this piece of ground after a while. If you go after a fleeing enemy, you may not be able to return at leisure and recover weapons et al.
To me this suggests that the Romans won - Germans would have been able to go back to the battlefield if they won, days or weeks later if necessary. Romans (being in hostile territory) may not have had that opportunity.
To me this suggests that the Romans won - Germans would have been able to go back to the battlefield if they won, days or weeks later if necessary. Romans (being in hostile territory) may not have had that opportunity.
Robert Vermaat
MODERATOR
FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
MODERATOR
FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
