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- Fri Aug 13, 2010 3:15 pm
- Forum: General History
- Topic: when was the roman army in its prime?
- Replies: 14
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Re: when was the roman army in its prime?
Hmmm, very difficult to say, however one thing that invariably shows through is the ability to overcome vastly superior numbers of opponants with a tried and tested form of set pattern warfare, and making a numerically superior opponant fight on terms dictated by the Romans themselves, as happened ...
- Sat Aug 07, 2010 3:00 pm
- Forum: 55BC-410AD
- Topic: What was the most successful battle for Emperor Augstus
- Replies: 0
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What was the most successful battle for Emperor Augstus
So I have been doing a little research and clearly for Augustus the Teutonberg disaster was his worst where Varus lost his legions, but since Augustus introduced the Pax Romana (Roman Peace?) which lasted a couple hundred years I am wondering what was the most succesfull battle for him. I realise Au...
- Wed Jul 14, 2010 9:55 pm
- Forum: General History
- Topic: when was the roman army in its prime?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5746
Re: when was the roman army in its prime?
True they were fighting far less capable enemies but the Roman's perfected that type of warfare. If the empire had risen up with more powerful enemies from the beginning they would have been better prepared for them. Since Gaul was one of the closest enemies surely it was wisest for them to adjust t...
- Wed Jul 14, 2010 9:13 pm
- Forum: General History
- Topic: when was the roman army in its prime?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5746
Re: when was the roman army in its prime?
was that before or after the gaius reforms? 

- Wed Jul 14, 2010 7:41 pm
- Forum: General History
- Topic: when was the roman army in its prime?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5746
Re: when was the roman army in its prime?
I was aiming for when it was the most effective at fighting (so battles rather than individuals or politics). i am thinking everyone always remembers the romans as the most effective military machine of it's time, but when exactly was this time?
- Sun Jul 11, 2010 4:52 pm
- Forum: General History
- Topic: when was the roman army in its prime?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5746
when was the roman army in its prime?
i have heard of various reforms such as Scipio's, Marius and the army of Augustus 'classic army' but i was wondering what time period is generally deemed when the roman army was at it's best.
- Mon Mar 22, 2010 11:08 pm
- Forum: General History
- Topic: Historical Accuracy of Uhtred of Bebbanburg
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10190
Re: Historical Accuracy of Uhtred of Bebbanburg
Sounds like another one to add to the ever-growing pile of books I need to read.
- Mon Mar 22, 2010 7:45 pm
- Forum: General History
- Topic: Historical Accuracy of Uhtred of Bebbanburg
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10190
Re: Historical Accuracy of Uhtred of Bebbanburg
I have bought the Redcoat but i haven't got round to reading it yet. When is the gallows thief set?
- Fri Mar 12, 2010 4:40 pm
- Forum: General History
- Topic: Historical Accuracy of Uhtred of Bebbanburg
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10190
Re: Historical Accuracy of Uhtred of Bebbanburg
cheers guys
- Thu Mar 11, 2010 9:45 pm
- Forum: General History
- Topic: Historical Accuracy of Uhtred of Bebbanburg
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10190
Historical Accuracy of Uhtred of Bebbanburg
I know that the fictional character is based on a real character, (Uhtred of Banburgh?) and although I know that Cromwell does keep high standards of authenticity I was wondering if he is accurate on his portrayel of clothing, for example when Uhtred is a 'war lord' in full mail armour with arm ring...
- Sun Aug 23, 2009 8:57 pm
- Forum: Creative Works
- Topic: Instrument of Torture II
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4265
- Sat Dec 13, 2008 5:59 pm
- Forum: Book, Film, TV & Music Reviews
- Topic: The Devils Whore
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4893