02-10-2007, 11:00 AM
I see, Ammianus (who is the only source for this campaign that I was aware of) does not mention that winter crossing of Anatolia in any more than casual terms. He only refers to Jovian and his staff, and does not mention the winter effects on the soldiers.
I will check those sources, thanks again Robert ... !
To continue the story then... it seems that Jovian would not have disbanded his army at Antioch (no mention in Ammianus), even if he's had plenty of Eastern limitanei - instead, carrying the entire force to Constantinople to secure the throne. Do you agree with that assessment?
I will check those sources, thanks again Robert ... !
To continue the story then... it seems that Jovian would not have disbanded his army at Antioch (no mention in Ammianus), even if he's had plenty of Eastern limitanei - instead, carrying the entire force to Constantinople to secure the throne. Do you agree with that assessment?
~ Paul Elliott
The Last Legionary
This book details the lives of Late Roman legionaries garrisoned in Britain in 400AD. It covers everything from battle to rations, camp duties to clothing.
The Last Legionary
This book details the lives of Late Roman legionaries garrisoned in Britain in 400AD. It covers everything from battle to rations, camp duties to clothing.
