04-02-2013, 06:53 PM
Quote:I have two questions:1. Not that I know of (but that knowledge is limited). There is no Roman source making the link that I know of, but as the windsock was used by Scythians, Persians, Indian armies, perhaps there is more about.
1. Is there any explicit authority for ancient armies using windsocks to establish wind direction and strength?
2. Is there any evidence for other bow-armed troops, e.g., the English archers at Agincourt, using windsocks for this purpose?
2. Not that I know of, but a flag would serve the same purpose I think.
Robert Vermaat
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FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
MODERATOR
FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)