07-30-2004, 08:12 AM
Well that could be an explanation for the leather!<br>
It makes sense since siege machines where also covered with hides against missiles and... fire.<br>
If you look at the pro and contras between leather and canvas, it is difficult to understand why the Romans used leather (heavier, more voluminous). But this an idea to ad to the pro's for leather.<br>
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Greetings,<br>
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Jurgen/Quintilianus <p></p><i></i>
It makes sense since siege machines where also covered with hides against missiles and... fire.<br>
If you look at the pro and contras between leather and canvas, it is difficult to understand why the Romans used leather (heavier, more voluminous). But this an idea to ad to the pro's for leather.<br>
<br>
Greetings,<br>
<br>
Jurgen/Quintilianus <p></p><i></i>
