12-10-2006, 02:40 PM
Robert,
What would Roman cavalry tactics been in a battle like Strabourg? With the German cavalry dismounted, there would not have been horseman on horseman action. Would they have tried to turn the German line?
In other foruii, we've discussed the futility of mounted attacks against massed infantry, yet cavalry seem to have played major roles in several late empire battle--Adrianpole also comes to mind.
We also understand how they may have functions as scouts and screening forces, but do we have any authoritative account of how cavalry were employed on the battle field?
What would Roman cavalry tactics been in a battle like Strabourg? With the German cavalry dismounted, there would not have been horseman on horseman action. Would they have tried to turn the German line?
In other foruii, we've discussed the futility of mounted attacks against massed infantry, yet cavalry seem to have played major roles in several late empire battle--Adrianpole also comes to mind.
We also understand how they may have functions as scouts and screening forces, but do we have any authoritative account of how cavalry were employed on the battle field?
"Fugit irreparabile tempus" (Irrecoverable time glides away) Virgil
Ron Andrea
Ron Andrea
