05-10-2006, 03:48 PM
Quote: ’some one said that some roman soldiers used pants and war paint is this true/?’
What I meant is Rome fought some primitive tribes, some of whom didn't use armor and only wore pants and painted themselves for battle (Blue I think). When defeated, sometimes they would be used by Rome to fight other of their countrymen. It was an easy way of getting recruits or auxiliaries. When you browse the internet looking at reenactors, keep in mind that some of the pictures are of reenactors portraying allies and enemies of Rome. If you see one in garb that looks totally unrealistic or way off, it’s possible they are portraying a tribe or possibly an auxiliary rather then a Roman soldier.
Steve
