06-12-2014, 10:45 AM
Hi Adrian,
So far none of these have been found. That's why I support the opinion that this 'caltrop-plumbata' was no more than a suggestion of the anonymous author, one of many in his manuscript, and like these never a reality.
Quote:There is an obvious conceptual flaw in the plumbata with spikes projecting from them as suggested by the author of the 'De Rebus Bellicis' in that whilst indeed they would have proven a hazard to the enemy if t hey advanced and stepped on them, they would equally have proved hazardous to any pursuing Romans!!!
So far none of these have been found. That's why I support the opinion that this 'caltrop-plumbata' was no more than a suggestion of the anonymous author, one of many in his manuscript, and like these never a reality.
Robert Vermaat
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FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
MODERATOR
FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)