I know the Osprey, it depicts a Hatrene "Clibanarius" from the 2nd century AD. He wears mail beneath his quilted tunic and a quilted cap over his helmet. His horse is unarmored.
Why should he be on a camel :)
Re: Hatrene clibanarius/cataphract?
I know the Osprey, it depicts a Hatrene "Clibanarius" from the 2nd century AD. He wears mail beneath his quilted tunic and a quilted cap over his helmet. His horse is unarmored.
Why should he be on a camel :)
Last edited by Dutchhoplite; 11-12-2008 at 18:01.
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I wasn't being rude. That was a neutral statement... Why would I flame the guy? I ask questions like this all the time as I am a relatively new (not new new new, but pretty new... about as new as i joined the org new, ya knew?) you answer a question about a topic thats taken with distaste around here, and you get slapped in the face... jesus.
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I think he wasn't implying you're rude.....
Nobody can answer my question?? Hmmm.....
Re: Hatrene clibanarius/cataphract?
In this month issue of Ancient Warfare there was an article on the desert city of Hatra. Besiged by Trianus and Severus the city resisted until it was captured by Sharpur, the Sassanid king. Hatra used cavalry very similar to those used by the Parthians and later Sassanid heavy cavalry.
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oh crap, I thought his post said "dont be rude" not "dont meant to be rude" I'm sorry.
Last edited by Celtic_Punk; 11-14-2008 at 12:26.
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"The republic stands for truth and honour. For all that is noblest in our race. By truth and honour, principle and sacrifice alone will Ireland be free."-Liam Mellows
Who knows? If it's a enough day we may all end up Generals!"
Re: Hatrene clibanarius/cataphract?
Ummm... I made the unit myself, not exactly as same as the one in Osprey though, more like Arabian-Persian elite cavalrymen in later period
Anyway, I wonder if someone could help me with the name (in greek)? I found that greeks called the city "Hatra" as "atrai" or "atra", but nothing for "Hatrenes"... Is it "Atraioi" or "Atraikoi" or ...?
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