Sub-Roman British Army Composition

[Ron Andrea]

Based on the sources referenced during the previous discussion, I would guess that sub-Roman infantry tended toward tribal house-guards or local levy. As Roman administration disintegrated, organized, training and equipping a standing force--mounted or foot--would have been among the first things to go.

At first they may have used Roman equipment and tactics, but they would certainly have lacked the size to make much of an impact.

Gildas indicated that the local kinglets were as much about fighting each other as addressing the Saxon threat.