Rome vs Japan

[Tarbicus]

As Samurai re-enactor,

Uh oh

The Samurai armies would have defeated any Roman legion due to their prowess in battle, ambush tactics and zealousness, combined with their utter disrespect for their own life.

And exactly what is there in that list that wasn't displayed by the Romans?

A well forged Katana or Tachi would simply chop through scuta, pila, helmets, body armour, as well as the supreme archery skills would have a devastating effect on the formation of any legion.....

You've obviously not read up on the latest research on Roman plate. Besides, what guarantee was there that the Japanese swords were of this 'supposed' quality. Many more samurai in the field, means many more swords to be made, means a plummet in quality.

not to mention the brilliant assasination techniques used by the Ninjas, when killing off high Roman officers.............

Which could leave the centurions in charge, thus increasing the likelihood of success.

Bushido has survived longer than any Roman doctrine.

What? "I want to be rich, so let's fight as many as we can and take them for all they're worth!" Sounds like a somewhat age-old and consistent doctrine to me.

TENNO HEIKA BANZAI!

S.P.Q.R. :wink: