07-23-2009, 11:18 PM
Three hundred armed, experienced, trained and disciplined warriors--on foot or mounted--could have made a lot of difference in a fifth century battle, especially if they were backed by a local levy--even if the latter were mostly farmers or hunters.
But there seems to be no direct evidence that such a force actually existed, though the clues in various literary sources are tantalizing.
But there seems to be no direct evidence that such a force actually existed, though the clues in various literary sources are tantalizing.
"Fugit irreparabile tempus" (Irrecoverable time glides away) Virgil
Ron Andrea
Ron Andrea