06-18-2001, 06:09 PM
I didn't mean to say that Polybius could be used as our source for the structure and composition of the Roman Army in the First Punic War (although Goldsworthy does do so, Punic Wars, p. 45). Le Bohec clearly states that Livy is better for the First War and Polybius for the Second. But, indeed, what are the differences?<br>
I can only find one in Le Bohec: the triplex acies was reduced from 15 maniples per ordo to 10. One other change he mentions that Polybius forgot is the change in size of the army. While there were only four consular legions during the First Punic War, that number rose quickly after the begin of the Second.<br>
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Greets<br>
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Jasper<br>
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I can only find one in Le Bohec: the triplex acies was reduced from 15 maniples per ordo to 10. One other change he mentions that Polybius forgot is the change in size of the army. While there were only four consular legions during the First Punic War, that number rose quickly after the begin of the Second.<br>
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Greets<br>
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Jasper<br>
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