07-24-2006, 09:11 AM
Quote:In a one -on- one fight I would give the advantage to the samurai.Me too. But mostly because
a) The Roman represents heavy infantry and in a one-on-one fight that is a disadvantage
b) The gladius is not as useful in a duel as the (longer) samurai sword would be. The Roman would be at a disadvantage due to blade lenght alone.
Robert Vermaat
MODERATOR
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)