05-29-2004, 10:14 AM
Like I said, such theories are based only on a 'what if'and a 'why not'and not on any sources or archaeological evidence. There have ben dozens of such theories, and while discussing them may be nice and can be useful, they add nothing solid.<br>
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But for what it's worth; why was Haltern besieged, and did the Romans not move to the Rhine (I assume it's them you mean by 'they'?). Well, maybe the Romans meant to stay on and were not convinced enough of the disaster. Or maybe they were cut-off by the advancing tribes. Anyway, Haltern was given up later.<br>
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Valete,<br>
Valerius/Robert <p></p><i></i>
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But for what it's worth; why was Haltern besieged, and did the Romans not move to the Rhine (I assume it's them you mean by 'they'?). Well, maybe the Romans meant to stay on and were not convinced enough of the disaster. Or maybe they were cut-off by the advancing tribes. Anyway, Haltern was given up later.<br>
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Valete,<br>
Valerius/Robert <p></p><i></i>
Robert Vermaat
MODERATOR
FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
MODERATOR
FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
