05-16-2007, 03:33 AM
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For some weird reason I get a kick out of hearing of high ranking officers in any army that personally have killed enemy combatants. Why I don't know. Maybe because it's not something you expect a high ranking officer to do.
As for the Roman army, does anyone know of any generals that have slain men in combat personally? Offhand I can think of only two - Pompey the Great and Titus. Caesar, according to his own memoirs, once grabbed a shield from a legionary and stopped a rout and seemingly participated in combat as well. If he did kill anyone he sure didn't mention it. But apart from Pompey and Titus I just can't think of anyone else.
Any input on this would be greatly appreciated.
For some weird reason I get a kick out of hearing of high ranking officers in any army that personally have killed enemy combatants. Why I don't know. Maybe because it's not something you expect a high ranking officer to do.
As for the Roman army, does anyone know of any generals that have slain men in combat personally? Offhand I can think of only two - Pompey the Great and Titus. Caesar, according to his own memoirs, once grabbed a shield from a legionary and stopped a rout and seemingly participated in combat as well. If he did kill anyone he sure didn't mention it. But apart from Pompey and Titus I just can't think of anyone else.
Any input on this would be greatly appreciated.
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Imad
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