03-04-2004, 09:31 PM
I recall mention of this on RAT a year ago or so. Some group (there is historical reference to this too), was able to do an anti cav. barrier, whereas the first rank crouched down behind their scuta. Pila would be thrust into the ground, with the right foot on top of it, held at a 45 degree angle. My question is, what did the 2nd rank do? Hold sheilds similar to a testudo, but instead of being held flat, they held them at an upward angle, or did they hold both the shield, and hold the javelin so as to have a 2nd rank of spikes and shields?<br>
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I hope to do one at an upcoming event. <p>Magnus/Matt<br>
Legio XXX "Ulpia Victrix" Coh I<br>
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I hope to do one at an upcoming event. <p>Magnus/Matt<br>
Legio XXX "Ulpia Victrix" Coh I<br>
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"Lay your hand, or thy tongue against the greatness of Rome, and feel my wrath." - Matt Lanteigne<br>
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