02-14-2007, 08:13 PM
Hi Robert,
Well spotted with the Zianni, Tzanni/Tanni connection! How did you find that?
I see your point concerning the Heruli and Batavi. Since the army build-up in 360 seems to warrant this brigade's prersence, I certainly do agree that in 363 the same army would still need that brigade. Of course things don't always go 'as they should' in history and the brigade may have been given other more pressing jobs. But finding out that Constantius requested their presence in Antioch does make me think they are likely candidates to have accompanied Julian to the East (along with most of the fighing units!!). The Eastern 'field army' (as depicted in the ND) looks parhetic in comparison with this great Western army coming across the Hellespont.
Well spotted with the Zianni, Tzanni/Tanni connection! How did you find that?
I see your point concerning the Heruli and Batavi. Since the army build-up in 360 seems to warrant this brigade's prersence, I certainly do agree that in 363 the same army would still need that brigade. Of course things don't always go 'as they should' in history and the brigade may have been given other more pressing jobs. But finding out that Constantius requested their presence in Antioch does make me think they are likely candidates to have accompanied Julian to the East (along with most of the fighing units!!). The Eastern 'field army' (as depicted in the ND) looks parhetic in comparison with this great Western army coming across the Hellespont.
~ 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.
