11-28-2013, 02:21 AM
Bryan wrote:
I think before graphics are added, a firm Order of Battle should be established by each party (per the sources). If your going to argue frontage, it would be nice to know how many warriors each side had, of each type.
I beg to differ. I do not believe Macedon or I have to divulge all our research. For me highlighting the fact eight legions in the centre are committed to the break through and three legions on each flank act as flank guards is sufficient. For Macedon and me to divulge the frontages of the Romans would reveal how we have interpreted Polybius maniple description. If you go back through the posting you will notice I have not asked Macedon to reveal his maniple arrangement, nor has he of me. This is because we are both respectful that such matters are of a private nature.
Bryan wrote:
Ex. the Romans had 14 legions, according to whom?
The answer is according to the sources. Of the 16 legions Polybius has two legions committed to attacking Hannibal’s camp, so that leaves 14 legions to face the bulk of Hannibal’s army.
Bryan wrote:
How is two double consular army 14 legions?
See reply above. And what is a double consular army? At Cannae there are four consular armies.
Bryan wrote:
What about the ala? Etc.
Ok, what about the ala? Are we to second guess what you want answered?
Bryan wrote:
How many people were left in camp, on either side, on the day of the battle?
Well my previous posting has the artificers left inside the camp. A careful reading of the primary sources shows this does occur. They are mentioned guarding the camp at Veii in 480 BC, so the tradition is very old. As for giving the exact numbers I do feel neither I nor Macedon have to expose all our research. Should this be expected of us, then I am happy to continue this discussion with Macedon offline.
Steven
I think before graphics are added, a firm Order of Battle should be established by each party (per the sources). If your going to argue frontage, it would be nice to know how many warriors each side had, of each type.
I beg to differ. I do not believe Macedon or I have to divulge all our research. For me highlighting the fact eight legions in the centre are committed to the break through and three legions on each flank act as flank guards is sufficient. For Macedon and me to divulge the frontages of the Romans would reveal how we have interpreted Polybius maniple description. If you go back through the posting you will notice I have not asked Macedon to reveal his maniple arrangement, nor has he of me. This is because we are both respectful that such matters are of a private nature.
Bryan wrote:
Ex. the Romans had 14 legions, according to whom?
The answer is according to the sources. Of the 16 legions Polybius has two legions committed to attacking Hannibal’s camp, so that leaves 14 legions to face the bulk of Hannibal’s army.
Bryan wrote:
How is two double consular army 14 legions?
See reply above. And what is a double consular army? At Cannae there are four consular armies.
Bryan wrote:
What about the ala? Etc.
Ok, what about the ala? Are we to second guess what you want answered?
Bryan wrote:
How many people were left in camp, on either side, on the day of the battle?
Well my previous posting has the artificers left inside the camp. A careful reading of the primary sources shows this does occur. They are mentioned guarding the camp at Veii in 480 BC, so the tradition is very old. As for giving the exact numbers I do feel neither I nor Macedon have to expose all our research. Should this be expected of us, then I am happy to continue this discussion with Macedon offline.
Steven
