03-01-2013, 05:13 AM
Quote:It is interesting reading Ammianus' account of Argentoratum... Ammianus has the barbarians realise that no matter how skilful are their cavalry they would be unable to enagage succesfully a cataphract opponent due to the encompassing heavy amour.
That's a good point. So it would seem that the purpose of the clibanarii on the flank was either to advance and drive the enemy cavalry off the field, or hold their position and act as a blocking force, preventing the enemy horsemen from flanking the infantry line.
Does anyone know of any other account of the tactical uses of clibanarii on the battlefield?
Nathan Ross
