01-23-2002, 05:08 PM
In another thread Sander mentioned the increasing need for the Emperor's presence on the front lines. This has raised a question in my mind regarding, "Why?!"<br>
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In the years of the Late Empire, we see more and more the Head of State present at war instead of keeping things together back home. Was there truly a need for this?<br>
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Perhaps the emperors were increasingly neurotic and just needed to be there to fulfill some need to micro-manage.<br>
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Maybe training was slipping, and the small-unit leaders were growing increasingly inept.<br>
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What are the opinions on this topic?<br>
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CASCA TARQVINIVS GEMINVS<BR>
<a href=http://www.legio-ix-hispana.org> LEG IX HSPA COH V CEN VIII CON III </font></font><BR> <font color=gold> <font size=3>
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In the years of the Late Empire, we see more and more the Head of State present at war instead of keeping things together back home. Was there truly a need for this?<br>
<br>
Perhaps the emperors were increasingly neurotic and just needed to be there to fulfill some need to micro-manage.<br>
<br>
Maybe training was slipping, and the small-unit leaders were growing increasingly inept.<br>
<br>
What are the opinions on this topic?<br>
<p><BR><p align=center><font color=gold><font size=3>
_________________________________<BR>
CASCA TARQVINIVS GEMINVS<BR>
<a href=http://www.legio-ix-hispana.org> LEG IX HSPA COH V CEN VIII CON III </font></font><BR> <font color=gold> <font size=3>
_________________________________</font></font></p><i></i>
