10-04-2010, 09:20 AM
Quote:More later manica examplesThanks Paul. The direct evidence is only of Late Roman cavalry use, but like I said, I see no reason why infantry would no longer use it.
Quote:Hmmmm, your thighslook exposed, could do with some protection there..Let them. They all go behind the scutum! I won't be adding a gorget or thingh guards..
And your neck...
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)