01-19-2011, 05:53 AM
www.Ad43.org
Reenactors invited Roman Legion Civilians Merchants Celt Warriors Civilian Merchants
For assistance in attending: Loaner gear, questions etc: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FtLafe43AD Reenactors in period clothing only no modern public spectators.
"Needlefelt" simulated combat for those who wish to participate.
Scenario: It is early AD 44. The Invasion of Rome under General Plautus is progressing. The army has moved west of the river Thamesis, and on the ground, operations were going well as the troops moved into winter quarters.
Activities for Civilians and Merchants in the Vicus planned.
Scenario for the military reenactors follows:
The long winter has been a time of resting and refitting for the majority of the troops. As Vespasian’s Legio II has proceeded west, its supply lines have become extended. A series of fortlets established to protect these lines has become a constant drain on manpower. As a result the war of supplies has become the latest battlefield. Storms during the winter have slowed Roman resupply dramatically. While they legionaries have been able to live off the land, their pay is already several months behind. In addition, living off the land has strained relations with the Britannic Celts who have been allied to the armies of Rome… so far.
Supplies are finally beginning to move up the river Thamesis in an effort to shorten the supply lines, and a number of riverside fortlets have been established to supply the army. In some of these camps, Roman Marines have been used to garrison fortlets to free up legionaries for the coming spring offensive. One of these camps, established on the site of a former marching camp, Fortress Lafe, has been established as a rest and refit station used to resupply the army of Rome. Each Legion has troops moving through the area to bring up supplies, and perhaps most importantly if the supply ships get through… denarii.
Murmurs in the back ranks have grown, and as the likelyhood of pay seems further and further out of reach, dissention grips the ranks. The centurions feel the anger, and tighten their grip on the troops, who push back as only soldiers can. Roman Marines have been brought in to ferry supplies upriver on shallow barges, and since the marines have recently been paid, this does not make the situation better. Additionally many milites feel the marines are being used to prevent the Legionaries from "liberating" supplies from the stores. Some legionaries feel that Rome has begun to value the Marines more than the Legionaries, and more than one bar brawl has been broken up by the vitis of the centurios... including several that have involved casualties!
One Century of Legionaries has been sent from Leg II to Fortress Lafe. Being ordered to leave comfortable winter billets to guard a supply convoy does not add to the pleasant demeanor of the troops, they arrive cold, tired, and broke. To add insult to injury, their arrival coincides with a period of increased infantry drill training for the upcoming operations, and they are informed by the Prefectus Castrorum that they are expected to drill with the local auxiliaries.
Ringleaders in dissent begin to emerge as the Century of Legionaries arrive. The atmosphere is tense, and it is getting worse.
The local Governor is aware of the problems. In a desperate bid to stave off insurrection and to improve moral, he has planned a series of military games scheduled around the fortress in a few days. The legionaries will have the opportunity to humble the local marines with their weapons and tactics displays. The Governor has also decreed that a feast will be held following these games, with entertainment and fresh food. It is hoped that these activities will take the troops minds off not having been paid in so long… if it does not make it worse…
Reenactors invited Roman Legion Civilians Merchants Celt Warriors Civilian Merchants
For assistance in attending: Loaner gear, questions etc: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FtLafe43AD Reenactors in period clothing only no modern public spectators.
"Needlefelt" simulated combat for those who wish to participate.
Scenario: It is early AD 44. The Invasion of Rome under General Plautus is progressing. The army has moved west of the river Thamesis, and on the ground, operations were going well as the troops moved into winter quarters.
Activities for Civilians and Merchants in the Vicus planned.
Scenario for the military reenactors follows:
The long winter has been a time of resting and refitting for the majority of the troops. As Vespasian’s Legio II has proceeded west, its supply lines have become extended. A series of fortlets established to protect these lines has become a constant drain on manpower. As a result the war of supplies has become the latest battlefield. Storms during the winter have slowed Roman resupply dramatically. While they legionaries have been able to live off the land, their pay is already several months behind. In addition, living off the land has strained relations with the Britannic Celts who have been allied to the armies of Rome… so far.
Supplies are finally beginning to move up the river Thamesis in an effort to shorten the supply lines, and a number of riverside fortlets have been established to supply the army. In some of these camps, Roman Marines have been used to garrison fortlets to free up legionaries for the coming spring offensive. One of these camps, established on the site of a former marching camp, Fortress Lafe, has been established as a rest and refit station used to resupply the army of Rome. Each Legion has troops moving through the area to bring up supplies, and perhaps most importantly if the supply ships get through… denarii.
Murmurs in the back ranks have grown, and as the likelyhood of pay seems further and further out of reach, dissention grips the ranks. The centurions feel the anger, and tighten their grip on the troops, who push back as only soldiers can. Roman Marines have been brought in to ferry supplies upriver on shallow barges, and since the marines have recently been paid, this does not make the situation better. Additionally many milites feel the marines are being used to prevent the Legionaries from "liberating" supplies from the stores. Some legionaries feel that Rome has begun to value the Marines more than the Legionaries, and more than one bar brawl has been broken up by the vitis of the centurios... including several that have involved casualties!
One Century of Legionaries has been sent from Leg II to Fortress Lafe. Being ordered to leave comfortable winter billets to guard a supply convoy does not add to the pleasant demeanor of the troops, they arrive cold, tired, and broke. To add insult to injury, their arrival coincides with a period of increased infantry drill training for the upcoming operations, and they are informed by the Prefectus Castrorum that they are expected to drill with the local auxiliaries.
Ringleaders in dissent begin to emerge as the Century of Legionaries arrive. The atmosphere is tense, and it is getting worse.
The local Governor is aware of the problems. In a desperate bid to stave off insurrection and to improve moral, he has planned a series of military games scheduled around the fortress in a few days. The legionaries will have the opportunity to humble the local marines with their weapons and tactics displays. The Governor has also decreed that a feast will be held following these games, with entertainment and fresh food. It is hoped that these activities will take the troops minds off not having been paid in so long… if it does not make it worse…
John Kaler MSG, USA Retired
Member Legio V (Tenn, USA)
Staff Member Ludus Militus https://www.facebook.com/groups/671041919589478/
Owner Vicus and Village: https://www.facebook.com/groups/361968853851510/
Member Legio V (Tenn, USA)
Staff Member Ludus Militus https://www.facebook.com/groups/671041919589478/
Owner Vicus and Village: https://www.facebook.com/groups/361968853851510/
