12-13-2014, 08:23 PM
Hi all,
After popping out for a ciggy tonight, I realised how cold it was, that's in Devon.
So I started thinking.....Now I've been outside in freezing temps before in Roman gear, most of you have I expect.......but...here it comes....BUT, Who actually stated that first century AD soldiers wore sleeveless tunica?
Seeing as most units that comprised of the invasion force came from the Germania Limes/borders where temperatures are known to plummet in the winter, I can imagine those soldiers/units/legions even, being well equipped for cold weather.
So....as I said before...who is responsible, both in literature and images for portraying the Miles in Tunica only?
Was it a '70's thing when we all knew no better? etc etc for examples of excuses?
If anyone could enlighten me it would be well appreciated, and change our dress style.
Kevin
After popping out for a ciggy tonight, I realised how cold it was, that's in Devon.
So I started thinking.....Now I've been outside in freezing temps before in Roman gear, most of you have I expect.......but...here it comes....BUT, Who actually stated that first century AD soldiers wore sleeveless tunica?
Seeing as most units that comprised of the invasion force came from the Germania Limes/borders where temperatures are known to plummet in the winter, I can imagine those soldiers/units/legions even, being well equipped for cold weather.
So....as I said before...who is responsible, both in literature and images for portraying the Miles in Tunica only?
Was it a '70's thing when we all knew no better? etc etc for examples of excuses?
If anyone could enlighten me it would be well appreciated, and change our dress style.
Kevin
Kevin
