11-10-2005, 12:44 AM
This thought crossed my mind the other day when I was at Castra Roma.
Is there any type of written works or information available on Roman Army Sustainment operations?
For example, after a battle or even on the march, how did the Romans sustain their combat power or regenerate it.
Armor would have to be repaired, buckles re attached, swords sharpened, pila straightened out, etc...
I know there is some written already about battlefield medicine and rations, but what about metal work, wood work, and leather work.
Is this an area of study that one could explore and delve into further? Can anyone be of help to point me in the right direction?
v/r
Mike
Is there any type of written works or information available on Roman Army Sustainment operations?
For example, after a battle or even on the march, how did the Romans sustain their combat power or regenerate it.
Armor would have to be repaired, buckles re attached, swords sharpened, pila straightened out, etc...
I know there is some written already about battlefield medicine and rations, but what about metal work, wood work, and leather work.
Is this an area of study that one could explore and delve into further? Can anyone be of help to point me in the right direction?
v/r
Mike
Mike Daniels
a.k.a
Titus Minicius Parthicus
Legio VI FFC.
If not me...who?
If not now...when?
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a.k.a
Titus Minicius Parthicus
Legio VI FFC.
If not me...who?
If not now...when?
:wink: <img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_wink.gif" alt=":wink:" title="Wink" />:wink: