02-12-2010, 09:32 PM
Here, here.
That said, we have arrived at small numbers of stirrup-less Briton horsemen (maybe descendants of Roman veterans) potentially used by the sub-Romans (5 and 6 century) independently or with Briton foot warriors to oppose generally greater numbers of Germanic invaders (usually on foot). Not using lances. Right? :?
Leaving their leader, after Aurelius Ambrosius, nameless (following the example of Gildas "the Wise") until we come upon the five mid-sixth century Briton kings on whom Gildas heaps much scorn. :wink:
That said, we have arrived at small numbers of stirrup-less Briton horsemen (maybe descendants of Roman veterans) potentially used by the sub-Romans (5 and 6 century) independently or with Briton foot warriors to oppose generally greater numbers of Germanic invaders (usually on foot). Not using lances. Right? :?
Leaving their leader, after Aurelius Ambrosius, nameless (following the example of Gildas "the Wise") until we come upon the five mid-sixth century Briton kings on whom Gildas heaps much scorn. :wink:
"Fugit irreparabile tempus" (Irrecoverable time glides away) Virgil
Ron Andrea
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