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Greaves and Vambraces in the rank and file
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A possible clue about greaves use may be that Roman doctors were skilled
in setting broken bones and even used traction devices. Could this have been in part due to broken leg bones from battle injuries suffered by non greeves using soldiers?
John Kaler MSG, USA Retired
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Re: Greaves and Vambraces in the rank and file - by jkaler48 - 12-22-2008, 03:40 AM

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