12-11-2008, 04:04 AM
I've been wondering how the legions were generally so successful in their campaigns if they were often led by amateurs like the ill fated Varus.
I know the centurinate were the best of the best and were the backbone of the legions but what about the tribunes and even the legates themselves. There were definitely many talented commanders but it seems to me that most were short timers on special appointments ( unlike the centurions and rankers). How could they gain the knowledge and experience to be successful?
The more I read, the more I wonder.
I'd be interested in knowing more. Can anyone shed more light for me?
Cheers,
Pict
I know the centurinate were the best of the best and were the backbone of the legions but what about the tribunes and even the legates themselves. There were definitely many talented commanders but it seems to me that most were short timers on special appointments ( unlike the centurions and rankers). How could they gain the knowledge and experience to be successful?
The more I read, the more I wonder.
I'd be interested in knowing more. Can anyone shed more light for me?
Cheers,
Pict
Andrew son of Andrew of the family Michie, of the clan Forbes highlanders to a man from our noble forebears the blue painted Pict, scourge of the legions.
