07-01-2014, 08:40 PM
One of the obvious reasons for the high casualty rate in Centurions (and Tribunes, and possibly Optios) is that they were clearly identified by the enemy and targeted to ensure the command positions were removed to cause chaos in the ranks and disrupt the passage of battlefield direction/orders/commands. Once identified , it would not matter where they stood.
Moi Watson
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!