11-15-2005, 03:56 AM
Thanks Vorti, I was about to say all that :? not
As a note. the step and the pace seem to be different. This was discussed in-depth on RAG, and someone came up with the reason why Vegetius was spot-on with his estimates for mileage per day by timing the pace (I tried it too) which is 2 footsteps. It all had to do with a Roman day in summer was so many hours from dawn until dusk, and the key is to not think of a day in modern terms. Anyway, I understand that if the column is not IN step then the column kind of gets disorganised and the guys to the rear are impeded and it all gets messy. It was on here that I'm sure it was sourced, but it's late and I can't find the thread right now. I'll search for it after some kip.
As a note. the step and the pace seem to be different. This was discussed in-depth on RAG, and someone came up with the reason why Vegetius was spot-on with his estimates for mileage per day by timing the pace (I tried it too) which is 2 footsteps. It all had to do with a Roman day in summer was so many hours from dawn until dusk, and the key is to not think of a day in modern terms. Anyway, I understand that if the column is not IN step then the column kind of gets disorganised and the guys to the rear are impeded and it all gets messy. It was on here that I'm sure it was sourced, but it's late and I can't find the thread right now. I'll search for it after some kip.
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