06-16-2016, 06:04 PM
(06-16-2016, 11:39 AM)Nathan Ross Wrote:(06-15-2016, 10:34 PM)Vuk Wrote: before the 10th legion (is it the 10th ?) crossed the Rubicon, did they construct a fortified camp ?
I've often wondered about the fortified camps myself. Cisalpine Gaul (north of the Rubicon) was not part of Italy at this point; it was a province, which is why Caesar could legally keep his troops there. So would it be 'friendly territory' or not?
My guess would be that a regular camp would be established - you'd need somewhere to put c.5000 men, unless you were billeting them on the locals - and a camp would need a perimeter, tent lines etc. I suspect that the camp would not be fortified as strongly as it might be in enemy territory, but a commander would want to keep his men in practice!
Thanks for your answer. Its sounds reasonable.