01-27-2011, 01:27 AM
As somebody with no serious knowledge of this particular period, but an interest, I was wondering if any Roman army experts here could share any knowledge they have concerning Pharsalos 48BC and Philippi 42BC.
My specific interest in in the Greek allies who fought. I understand there were Spartans present and wonder if anybody knows how they would have appeared/been armed etc.? My guess is they would have been some kind of thureophoroi or thorakites. But maybe they were armed in some kind of Roman fashion and perhaps carried a gladius?
I am interested in any of the Greeks present actually and would appreciate any response.
My specific interest in in the Greek allies who fought. I understand there were Spartans present and wonder if anybody knows how they would have appeared/been armed etc.? My guess is they would have been some kind of thureophoroi or thorakites. But maybe they were armed in some kind of Roman fashion and perhaps carried a gladius?
I am interested in any of the Greeks present actually and would appreciate any response.
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