08-21-2013, 02:37 PM
Quote:Robert, can you (or anybody ells) tell me what sources we have about this?We've discussed this on RAT before, as you can read here. Plenty of ancient images to be seen.
There are images of smaller tents, we need not look for larger tents that can sleep 8, but rather for smaller tents that house 4, and another for the gear plus even more men. Shields cover the entrance turned to the wind, the remainder can easily be stored.
Our attempt can be seen here:
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd28/...LD0513.jpg
Robert Vermaat
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FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
MODERATOR
FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)