02-06-2008, 10:08 AM
Quote:A century = 100 men.
The reason 60 or 80 man units were called a century is because that's what a tactical unit in the Roman army was simply thought of as, through tradition from way back to the time of the kings.
Is this a reasonable statement?
Yes, I really think that's the reason. And a good answer of the question of this topic in one sentence.
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Jvrjenivs Peregrinvs Magnvs / FEBRVARIVS
A.K.A. Jurjen Draaisma
CORBVLO and Fectio
ALA I BATAVORUM
Jvrjenivs Peregrinvs Magnvs / FEBRVARIVS
A.K.A. Jurjen Draaisma
CORBVLO and Fectio
ALA I BATAVORUM