12-12-2006, 04:47 AM
Greetings Silverbeard, and welcome to our forum.
Interesting video -- thanks for the link.
The Master's sword work reminds me of Tamijima and his naginata during the Heian Period.
It is important to remember that the Samurai, like the Romans, evolved over time in terms of weapons, armor, tactics, organization etc.
A Roman legion from the Punic Wars would hardly recognize their later day brothers in a 1st century Imperial Legion.
Likewise samurai from the Gempei Wars would be amazed by those from the battle of Sekigahara
Of course, certain aspects would be familiar as there was a consistency of "spirit" shall we say that animated both the Romans and the Samurai.
Perhaps the team that produces the Total War series of games will do an expansion that will allow for a battle between a Roman Legion and a Samurai Army. Might not be academically valid, but it would probably be a lot of fun to play. :wink:
Once again welcome to the Forum and thanks for the video link.
Narukami
Interesting video -- thanks for the link.
The Master's sword work reminds me of Tamijima and his naginata during the Heian Period.
It is important to remember that the Samurai, like the Romans, evolved over time in terms of weapons, armor, tactics, organization etc.
A Roman legion from the Punic Wars would hardly recognize their later day brothers in a 1st century Imperial Legion.
Likewise samurai from the Gempei Wars would be amazed by those from the battle of Sekigahara
Of course, certain aspects would be familiar as there was a consistency of "spirit" shall we say that animated both the Romans and the Samurai.
Perhaps the team that produces the Total War series of games will do an expansion that will allow for a battle between a Roman Legion and a Samurai Army. Might not be academically valid, but it would probably be a lot of fun to play. :wink:
Once again welcome to the Forum and thanks for the video link.
Narukami
David Reinke
Burbank CA
Burbank CA
