03-07-2014, 02:04 PM
Adrian wrote:
I'm a bit more controversal on this topic I'm afraid!
Oh I’m afraid not. Stick in some esoterical religion based on mathematics and welcome to the club.
Adrian wrote:
My view is that Diocletian, and then Constantine the Great, reorganised the legions by removing their cavalry and artillery elements, which in turn were formed into their own, separate units.
I’m going with the theory the Romans switched all units to the auxiliary organisation in operation before Diocletian wore the purple. Comments from Nathan and Evan are further reinforcing this.
Adrian wrote:
Diocletian and Constantine then divided each of these legions into two halves, one the Seniores, the other the Iuniores.
You have my vote on the splitting into Iuniores and Seniores. But why name them Seniores? It originally described those over the military age who were levied to garrison Rome.
I'm a bit more controversal on this topic I'm afraid!
Oh I’m afraid not. Stick in some esoterical religion based on mathematics and welcome to the club.
Adrian wrote:
My view is that Diocletian, and then Constantine the Great, reorganised the legions by removing their cavalry and artillery elements, which in turn were formed into their own, separate units.
I’m going with the theory the Romans switched all units to the auxiliary organisation in operation before Diocletian wore the purple. Comments from Nathan and Evan are further reinforcing this.
Adrian wrote:
Diocletian and Constantine then divided each of these legions into two halves, one the Seniores, the other the Iuniores.
You have my vote on the splitting into Iuniores and Seniores. But why name them Seniores? It originally described those over the military age who were levied to garrison Rome.
