Illustrations of history

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Roman infantry combat (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 months ago by PugJesus to c/historyillustrations

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[–] Jyrdano 4 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Werent Gauls famed for going to battle almost completely naked? Wouldnt want to ruin those pants with blood.

[–] PugJesus 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

There are a few notable instances in which Gallic tribes did go to battle naked! But generally they wore trousers and a cloak to the battlefield, or, if part of the nobility, chainmail.

[–] khannie 3 points 3 months ago

Good God. I cannot imagine the mindset of running at a wall of spears and shields with my bits swinging and thinking it was a solid idea.