07-26-2013, 04:15 AM
Quinton is of course right in that circumstances would dictate different march tactics. We even have accounts of Romans of the broad era we discuss marching in plaesion (hollow square) or even in battle formation when relatively near the enemy. However, there was what we could call a "standard" that, in my opinion closely resembles what Josephus and Arrian describe. By the way, we also have some interesting pictorial evidence you should look up. Check out Trajan's column here to see a real live image of what we discuss (all the standards together, before them the buccinatores.. ). I am sure that there are more like it out there but unfortunately, I cannot remember at the moment where I saw them, others may be more helpful here.
