08-05-2010, 02:49 PM
Quote:Well, what we know is that the Romans used a formation called cuneus, wedge, and that ad cuneum, to the wedge, was one of the commands that sent them there.
What we don't know is what that formation looked like, or how it was organized. Heck, we aren't even completely sure how a command to change formations was issued to 20K clattering, jingling, foot-tramping troops so they knew what to do. Voice, relayed voice, horn signals, signum (standard) signals, or some combination...all are good suggestions, but little is known about the specifics.
I would put my bet on a combination of all of them! In the thick of battle I would want as many ways as possible to make formation changes go faster. A little bit of preplanning might help too." Okay men after the initial clash I want the center to give ground while the sides advance and flank. If they don't follow; the center changes into a series of wedges and charges again. Wait for these signals." But as said above we know little of the specifics.
Craig Bellofatto
Going to college for Massage Therapy. So reading alot of Latin Terminology
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Going to college for Massage Therapy. So reading alot of Latin Terminology
It is like a finger pointing to the moon. DON\'T concentrate on the finger or you miss all the heavenly glory before you!-Bruce Lee
Train easy; the fight is hard. Train hard; the fight is easy.- Thai Proverb
