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Late Roman - \'Triumpant\'!
#1
I had the opportunity to make some rather unconventional pictures yesterday! Big Grin
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Robert Vermaat
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FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
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#2
:lol: :lol: :lol:
Where's the other contender? Was he thrust off-screen?
Greets!

Jasper Oorthuys
Webmaster & Editor, Ancient Warfare magazine
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#3
You may very well think so, but I couldn't possibly comment! Big Grin
Robert Vermaat
MODERATOR
FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
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#4
I remember seeing a joust a few years back..... :roll:
Nice bike, my (nasty) ex had one that looked very similar, missed that more than him.... :lol:
Cristina
The Hoplite Association
[url:n2diviuq]http://www.hoplites.org[/url]
The enemy is less likely to get wind of an advance of cavalry, if the orders for march were passed from mouth to mouth rather than announced by voice of herald, or public notice. Xenophon
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#5
Shouldnt this topic be titled late Roman Matchless? Big Grin
Tasciavanous
AKA James McKeand
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#6
This topic just recall me like the one: What if the Romans have Aircraft! Big Grin ....

Remember the Joke of AIR-TOR 1 of Aitor Iriates :lol: http://geocities.com/ivarmaelstrom/flyaway.JPG [Image: Jet-03-june.gif] For me I can see Roman crashings! :lol:


Vorti...can you make a Roman-MOTOR-CHARRIOT CRAFT - charge crash for us!? :twisted: :lol: http://www.fectio.org.uk/shows/vechten2005_okt8.jpg
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Remarks by Philip on the Athenian Leaders:
Philip said that the Athenians were like the bust of Hermes: all mouth and dick. 
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#7
The thing is; the helmet really goes with it Confusedhock:
TARBICvS/Jim Bowers
A A A DESEDO DESEDO!
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#8
I thought so too!! Big Grin
Robert Vermaat
MODERATOR
FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
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#9
Quote:The thing is; the helmet really goes with it Confusedhock:
It brings a whole new meaning to the open face helmet.....lol
That is an idea, the Roman biker helm....maybe Valerius has started something.....
The Intercisa, Auxilary Cavalry A, Montefortino, would all make good openface styles......!!! :lol:
regards
Arthes
Cristina
The Hoplite Association
[url:n2diviuq]http://www.hoplites.org[/url]
The enemy is less likely to get wind of an advance of cavalry, if the orders for march were passed from mouth to mouth rather than announced by voice of herald, or public notice. Xenophon
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#10
Quote:Shouldnt this topic be titled late Roman Matchless? Big Grin
Well, Matchless V-twin 1000 cc Model-X to be precise. Or so I was told. Big Grin
Robert Vermaat
MODERATOR
FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
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#11
Nice touch Robert, If only the Late Roman infantry at Adrineople had a squad of these! Cheers Constaine
He who desires peace ,let him prepare for war. He who wants victory, let him train soldiers diligently. No one dares challenge or harm one who he realises will win if he fights. Vegetius, Epitome 3, 1st Century Legionary Thomas Razem
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