Anonymous
09-06-2004, 07:51 AM
As im writing my thesis on the battle of Strasbourg 357 AD but am not familiar with Gladiators, I wonder if anyone can help me with this passage, Ammianus 16.12.:<br>
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<em>"Suddenly there leapt forward, burning for the fight, a troop of notables which included even kings. With their men behind them they burst upon our line and forced their way as far as the legion of Primani, which was stationed at the centre of our position, in the formation which is known as 'praetorian camp'. Here our troops were drawn up in close formation and in several ranks. They stood as firm as towers and renewed the battle with increased spirit.<br>
<strong>Taking care to avoid being wounded and covering themselves like myrmillos, they plunged their swords into the barbarians' sides, which their wild rage left exposed</strong>."</em><br>
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What was the fighting style of Myrmillos? Are there any quotable primary or secondary sources? And why do the Alamans expose their sides - because they use slashing spathae??<br>
I would be very thankful for any help<br>
Natuspardo <p></p><i></i>
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<em>"Suddenly there leapt forward, burning for the fight, a troop of notables which included even kings. With their men behind them they burst upon our line and forced their way as far as the legion of Primani, which was stationed at the centre of our position, in the formation which is known as 'praetorian camp'. Here our troops were drawn up in close formation and in several ranks. They stood as firm as towers and renewed the battle with increased spirit.<br>
<strong>Taking care to avoid being wounded and covering themselves like myrmillos, they plunged their swords into the barbarians' sides, which their wild rage left exposed</strong>."</em><br>
<br>
What was the fighting style of Myrmillos? Are there any quotable primary or secondary sources? And why do the Alamans expose their sides - because they use slashing spathae??<br>
I would be very thankful for any help<br>
Natuspardo <p></p><i></i>