04-07-2009, 10:23 AM
According to Polybius s account (II 33), Romans used unusual tactics in this battle; thet give triarii s spears to hastati. And it was very unusual measure for Roman army. How reliable is Polybius s account of this battle? Are there any recent researches on the battle of Telamon?
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