08-17-2016, 10:54 PM
(This post was last modified: 08-19-2016, 09:45 AM by Nathan Ross.)
(08-17-2016, 10:34 PM)Marcel Frederik Schwarze Wrote: which group in the history of roman military possessed cavalry on such a high quota - grouped together with infantry.
Hmm, a cohors equitata would be the obvious answer - is that what you're suggesting?
(08-17-2016, 10:34 PM)Marcel Frederik Schwarze Wrote: Οὐερεδάριοι were neither an elite unit, nor were they messengers.
Do you think the Veredarii were certainly cavalry? I wondered this, but their number (275) does not divide equally among the Ordinarii (on the pattern of the old equites legionis), so who led them? They could be five subunits of 55 men each, maybe, but they would need some sort of decurion-like commanders, and they aren't available here.
Could you give us some idea of your thoughts?
Nathan Ross