12-04-2007, 11:28 PM
I see, Vortigern.
The parameters were more restrictive than I thought. At first it sounded like you were going to the other extreme, saying that emperors played a completely passive role in battles. Of course this isn't historically accurate and you were not saying that it was - just that they didn't lead from the first rank.
So, Julian is thought to have led the infantry from the front rank ? Constantine and most other Ilyrian emperors seem to have been cavalymen and, so, would not have fought with the infantry which has many disadvantages besides, perhaps, more personal danger. Being able to ride to trouble spots to rally the men is a great advantage of staying mounted, for example.
Anyway, next time I'll read the thread's context more carefully. :wink:
~Theo
The parameters were more restrictive than I thought. At first it sounded like you were going to the other extreme, saying that emperors played a completely passive role in battles. Of course this isn't historically accurate and you were not saying that it was - just that they didn't lead from the first rank.
So, Julian is thought to have led the infantry from the front rank ? Constantine and most other Ilyrian emperors seem to have been cavalymen and, so, would not have fought with the infantry which has many disadvantages besides, perhaps, more personal danger. Being able to ride to trouble spots to rally the men is a great advantage of staying mounted, for example.
Anyway, next time I'll read the thread's context more carefully. :wink:
~Theo
Jaime
