08-29-2009, 03:37 AM
I wasn't being insulting, nor was it intended as such. Only truthful. Aulus' opening question of this thread stood unanswered for four days. 
Some insights on the size and type of horse used by cataphracts can be found (currently) under "The Sub-Roman British Cavalry." A hardy, nearly weather-proof, horse with strong bone structure would be the ideal candidate.
Ron, what is an "extended period"? If I were a foot-soldier, I would rather try avoiding 10 infantrymen running at me than 10 cavalrymen! Even if I could run the Marathon. :lol:
Some insights on the size and type of horse used by cataphracts can be found (currently) under "The Sub-Roman British Cavalry." A hardy, nearly weather-proof, horse with strong bone structure would be the ideal candidate.
Ron, what is an "extended period"? If I were a foot-soldier, I would rather try avoiding 10 infantrymen running at me than 10 cavalrymen! Even if I could run the Marathon. :lol:
Alan J. Campbell
member of Legio III Cyrenaica and the Uncouth Barbarians
Author of:
The Demon's Door Bolt (2011)
Forging the Blade (2012)
"It's good to be king. Even when you're dead!"
Old Yuezhi/Pazyrk proverb
member of Legio III Cyrenaica and the Uncouth Barbarians
Author of:
The Demon's Door Bolt (2011)
Forging the Blade (2012)
"It's good to be king. Even when you're dead!"
Old Yuezhi/Pazyrk proverb
