The Abandonment of the Gladius for the Spatha - Why?

[Tarbicus]

Incidently, I don't put much stock in the 'shield resting in front, soldier crouching behind' theory either, which I think also appears in the same book?

Ah, now, you see, I do very much. The neckguards were growing larger during the Augustan period, where I feel the legionaries were still the ones showing more virtus, along with their officers, and also saw the introduction (afaik) of the seg :wink:

Whaddayamean add? I said that too! Very Happy

So you did. Sorry chief :oops: Long day, which is still going on right now.