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Ross Cowan\'s Roman Battle Tactics 109 BC - AD 313.
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07-18-2007, 05:49 PM
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Great book!

This Osprey Elite Series (155) is well-written by our fellow-member Ross Cowan, and illustrated by Adam Hook. Not what you're used to in an Osprey - most color plates are aerial shots!

I received mine yesterday and I'm thrilled with it!!

Paperback: 64 pages
Publisher: Osprey (24 Jul 2007)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1846031842
ISBN-13: 978-1846031847
Product Dimensions: 24.8 x 18.4 x 0.7 cm
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07-27-2007, 10:31 AM
I just came across it in Waterstones the day before yestrday!
And yes, I snapped it up! :lol:
It is excellent, although I was a little confused by one of the coulour plates which mentioned a formation which I could not see on that page.

Actually there is more than one, although the pictures aregreat and do represent formation I am familiar with! Just not the ones on the image title! :roll:
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07-27-2007, 11:19 AM
Quote:It is excellent, although I was a little confused by one of the coulour plates which mentioned a formation which I could not see on that page.

Actually there is more than one,
I think you'll find that had nothing to do with the author, or even the artist.
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07-27-2007, 11:21 AM
Didn't think so! :wink:
Visne partem mei capere? Comminus agamus! * Me semper rogo, Quid faceret Iulius Caesar? * Confidence is a good thing! Overconfidence is too much of a good thing.
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07-30-2007, 08:51 AM
I've had a look at the plate captions and they seem to be correct. I suppose the problem is with the 'cuneus' not looking like a triangular wedge, etc.? All is explained in the text. Enjoy the book! Smile

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08-08-2007, 09:36 PM
Ciao Ross
got it yesterday! Very good work Big Grin shock: . Wish it were longer Sad .
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08-08-2007, 10:28 PM
Quote:Ciao Ross
got it yesterday! Very good work Big Grin shock: .

Many thanks!

Quote:Wish it were longer Sad .


My next project is the Roman conquest of Italy, so I hope to find time to write an article or two about manipular tactics. I'll also be working on an article about late Roman tactics for MHQ.

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08-09-2007, 08:34 AM
Quote:It is excellent, although I was a little confused by one of the coulour plates which mentioned a formation which I could not see on that page.
Actually there is more than one, although the pictures are great and do represent formation I am familiar with! Just not the ones on the image title! :roll:
Which ones? I see no problem on any color page?? :?:
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