06-18-2013, 05:32 PM
While attending my first event at Fort Douglas Day in Salt Lake City, UT, a member of the public asked a really great question. I was explaining that a Roman legion erected a marching camp every night while on campaign, and was asked how this was done in desert climates, where wood is scarce.
All I could reply was that I didn't honestly know, and that he asked a great question. So, I'll pass his query along to you guys: what is the evidence that deals with how a Roman legion erected a marching camp in areas with very little trees to chop down? The closest thing I can think of is that they took the necessary materials with them on their pack animals, but even this seems cumbersome and inefficient.
All I could reply was that I didn't honestly know, and that he asked a great question. So, I'll pass his query along to you guys: what is the evidence that deals with how a Roman legion erected a marching camp in areas with very little trees to chop down? The closest thing I can think of is that they took the necessary materials with them on their pack animals, but even this seems cumbersome and inefficient.
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