Distance marching rates, infantry v cavalry
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Distance marching rates, infantry v cavalry
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07-06-2012, 10:45 PM
Quote:The 80km a day (50 miles) is associated with Gallienus' rapid strike force. (Note to self - check if it is Roman miles or standard miles which have been used in the calculation). Furthermore Gallienus' force at Milan was between 50 and 60 alae (Cheesman 1941) so 25,ooo troopers (that's a LOT of fodder and a massive muck heap for the horses!) to be dispatched as required.I hate to spoil a good discussion, but ... what rapid strike force?! |
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