07-12-2013, 10:18 PM
Quote:Another aspect. IF there were additional Pila. Could the rear ranks continue to throw pila at the enemy even while the front ranks are engaged?
I wouldn't think so. Wasn't the purpose of the rear ranks to act as "pushers" for the men in the front ranks?
Tyler
Undergrad student majoring in Social Studies Education with a specialty in world history.
"conare levissimus videri, hostes enimfortasse instrumentis indigeant"
(Try to look unimportant-the enemy might be low on ammunition).
Undergrad student majoring in Social Studies Education with a specialty in world history.
"conare levissimus videri, hostes enimfortasse instrumentis indigeant"
(Try to look unimportant-the enemy might be low on ammunition).