08-08-2012, 05:11 AM
Quote:Also, I agree that Palantines had multiple functions - they were like multirole fighters. They could stand ground as heavy infantry, but also act as skirmishers.
The whole army, but at least the comitatenses could do this. This was the basis of the late roman army: flexibility under any circumstances.
Mark - Legio Leonum Valentiniani