05-15-2015, 04:40 AM
I am interested in learning how cities in the later Roman Empire defended themselves.
I know that many cities and towns had defensive walls, but who manned the defenses?
Under whose command were the defenders?
Who was responsible for enlisting, training, and equipping these city defenders?
I understand that military units had detachments assigned to governors, but I assumed they were in the capacity of a bodyguard, not responsible for manning the walls.
And, what sources can help me further explore this?
Again, thank you guys in advance.
Tom
I know that many cities and towns had defensive walls, but who manned the defenses?
Under whose command were the defenders?
Who was responsible for enlisting, training, and equipping these city defenders?
I understand that military units had detachments assigned to governors, but I assumed they were in the capacity of a bodyguard, not responsible for manning the walls.
And, what sources can help me further explore this?
Again, thank you guys in advance.
Tom
AKA Tom Chelmowski
Historiae Eruditere (if that is proper Latin)
Historiae Eruditere (if that is proper Latin)