03-20-2007, 04:39 PM
Quote:Sure, shorter soldiers have a lower center of balance, but taller soldiers have more reach. Taller people are also better at mountain climbing for the same reason.
Since shorter men are more stable I think they make better cavalrymen - less prone to fall off.
Quote:Sure, there is a trade-off and this is not ideal in every situation...
Right, taller types have more range but I figure maybe shorter guys are more nimble ?
Quote:And let's not forget the Roman Army did have some parameters defining a minimum height for recruits.
Oh, I know it. I just posted this research so we can all make light of its flawed conclusions (and the researchers). There are other factors, like - what if the shorter race (e.g. Romans, Greeks) had SUPERIOR tools (e.g. the gladius) than the taller race and MORE of them to go around for their side ? Not every Celt or German could have a sword. So, there's the economic angle missing from this research as well.
~Theo
Jaime
