08-02-2006, 04:22 PM
Ave,
Ok I dont know as much about Japanies history/military history as everyone else does, but I do know this. The bulk of the Japanies army was made up of farmers or pesants who were conscripted into the military. They seldomly wore armor and the primary weapon that they would carry was a form of a long spear. I dont know how much training (very little I think) they got. Early in history on if I am not mistaken a Samurai would cut of the head of an enemy, and leave the battle field to give to his master for payment. That is bad tactics I am sorry. Next comes the stories I have read and been told where some samurai would in battle go over to the other side if things were looking bad which shows poor loyalty. If you have no reguard for your life then you will charge aimlessly where as the Romans acctually would think things through before attacking. When Hannibal attacked Italy in 216 he was hoping that the Armies and ALLIES would come over to him. Almost all didnt they stayed loyal. Loyalty is debatable among the Japanes armies, because some of them were totally mercanary groups. Ninja on the battle field for god sakes what are you thinking. Oh look a guy dress all in back ya you are not going to notice him on the field let me tell you. The katana cutting a pila what are you going to cut that in mid air. I have had a pila thrown at me by accident one time. Trust me it went right threw my shield without any propblem. When they come flying all you cant do is pray and hide. Anime and movies (the last Samuria with Tom Cruse) dont apply in real life.
In other words Samurai sword get stuck in shield, happy roman put gladius tip in Samurais gutt, Samurai fall, and dies. Roman moves on. LOL This is indeed a very interesting topic I must congradulate my friend. Also if some are still left daughting Roman power look at 60AD in England where 8000 Romans fought 100000 Celts and the Romans won killing 80000 celts and inslaving others. Boddicia was the celtic princess name.
LONG LIVE THE EMPIRE
Ok I dont know as much about Japanies history/military history as everyone else does, but I do know this. The bulk of the Japanies army was made up of farmers or pesants who were conscripted into the military. They seldomly wore armor and the primary weapon that they would carry was a form of a long spear. I dont know how much training (very little I think) they got. Early in history on if I am not mistaken a Samurai would cut of the head of an enemy, and leave the battle field to give to his master for payment. That is bad tactics I am sorry. Next comes the stories I have read and been told where some samurai would in battle go over to the other side if things were looking bad which shows poor loyalty. If you have no reguard for your life then you will charge aimlessly where as the Romans acctually would think things through before attacking. When Hannibal attacked Italy in 216 he was hoping that the Armies and ALLIES would come over to him. Almost all didnt they stayed loyal. Loyalty is debatable among the Japanes armies, because some of them were totally mercanary groups. Ninja on the battle field for god sakes what are you thinking. Oh look a guy dress all in back ya you are not going to notice him on the field let me tell you. The katana cutting a pila what are you going to cut that in mid air. I have had a pila thrown at me by accident one time. Trust me it went right threw my shield without any propblem. When they come flying all you cant do is pray and hide. Anime and movies (the last Samuria with Tom Cruse) dont apply in real life.
In other words Samurai sword get stuck in shield, happy roman put gladius tip in Samurais gutt, Samurai fall, and dies. Roman moves on. LOL This is indeed a very interesting topic I must congradulate my friend. Also if some are still left daughting Roman power look at 60AD in England where 8000 Romans fought 100000 Celts and the Romans won killing 80000 celts and inslaving others. Boddicia was the celtic princess name.
LONG LIVE THE EMPIRE
"I fear no enemy for the Legion is my strength. I fear not death for my strength is eternal."
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