11-08-2011, 03:46 AM
Thanks.
As of now I have two theories - one is that the shield was more useful for light operations, e.g. ambushes, raids, scouting, the other that the rounded shape allowed for easier use in phalanx, which was used by the late Roman troops.
As of now I have two theories - one is that the shield was more useful for light operations, e.g. ambushes, raids, scouting, the other that the rounded shape allowed for easier use in phalanx, which was used by the late Roman troops.
