03-30-2017, 06:42 AM
Tom, I have no idea if this offer is of any help, but I am happy to provide you with my research of Polybius’ description of a Roman republican army in march order. I have followed Polybius and show how a consular army can move from march order to battle order in one movement, as stated by Polybius and Tacitus. I also show this is done when a consular army is attacked from the front, the flanks and the rear. Also shows the procedures of the baggage train.
Following Arrian and Tacitus, these procedures do not change from the republic to the principate, so could apply to your period as well.
Following Arrian and Tacitus, these procedures do not change from the republic to the principate, so could apply to your period as well.
