10-13-2007, 04:21 AM
Phil Sidnell wrote: Actually, when I was researching the relevant part of my book using Livy as the basis for these early battles (as one must) I found that 'usually' means just six occasions in the first 250 years of the Republic, as against dozens of mounted actions described. And in several of those occasions it was as a last resort and to steady the failing morale of the plebian infantry in battles where mounted charges were also mounted.
Phil is your book forthcoming or published? If published could I please have the details?
Phil is your book forthcoming or published? If published could I please have the details?