10-02-2006, 10:05 AM
There is a decimation of the IXth legion, at Placentia. Famously, and not surprisingly, it is not mentioned at all by Caesar, but is by Suetonius, Appian and Dio. The decimation was punishment for a mutiny probably relating to over-due discharges, and it's uncertain whether the whole legion was subjected to decimation or just the ringleaders. Appian and Dio both indicate that the lots were somehow rigged to ensure that those most guilty were put to death.
If you want more detail, you'll have to wait for the publication (whenever that is...)
As for mini-cheek pieces on helmets - a continual bug-bear, but you want to be able to see the actors' lovely faces don't you?! :wink:
If you want more detail, you'll have to wait for the publication (whenever that is...)
As for mini-cheek pieces on helmets - a continual bug-bear, but you want to be able to see the actors' lovely faces don't you?! :wink:
