04-05-2010, 03:36 PM
Salve! Having just re-read the great article in Ancient Warfare Magazine about Mons Grapius, a question comes to mind. We know basically what auxillia cohorts were there(the Batavians and Tungrians) but what of the legions? It should be a small list to pick from, there only being three in Britain at the time to choose from. But were there vexillations from other legions on the mainland? If there were 8,000 auxiliaries and some 3,000 cavalry, that would leave about 9,000 men. That would mean three legions at 3,000 apiece or two at about 4,500. Also any clues to the identity of the cavalry units at the battle? Gratias Tibi!
Aurelius Falco (Tony Butara)
