02-28-2004, 04:39 PM
I recently asked for reactions to a book called "Caesar's Legion" by Stephen Dando-Collins. It got bad reactions and reviews here on our net.<br>
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However, he raises an interesting notion. He states that there was no system of replacements for Roman Legions. Roman Legions were raised in one mass enlistment for 20 years (or so) and received no replacements over the next 20 years, at which time, old legionairres were discharged, and a whold new batch of recruits were sworn in.<br>
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Query: Does anyone know of an organized system of replacements for the Roman Army that made good losses from battle, sickness and other losses? <p></p><i></i>
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However, he raises an interesting notion. He states that there was no system of replacements for Roman Legions. Roman Legions were raised in one mass enlistment for 20 years (or so) and received no replacements over the next 20 years, at which time, old legionairres were discharged, and a whold new batch of recruits were sworn in.<br>
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Query: Does anyone know of an organized system of replacements for the Roman Army that made good losses from battle, sickness and other losses? <p></p><i></i>
"In war as in loving, you must always keep shoving." George S. Patton, Jr.
