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Perhaps you can debate with him on that forum? Given that he intended to make his post as an argument in a debate thread. If anything, I can help you contact him if you want.

Vexillation? The Romans emperor did not pull back entire legions to fight in a civil wars, often, they would only draw several cohorts from different legions to form an army.

Also, those emperors do raise new legions when necessary.

I just thought it an odd statement, that the Roman Empire lacked an overall strategy, since it had an Empire wide currencey, culrture and government.

So, Hadrian did not pull back because he felt the Empire was overstretched? Or that a millitary position in Mesopotamia was untenable?
How many leagions do you reckon it would have required to hold the region? It would be interesting to know.

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I just thought it an odd statement, that the Roman Empire lacked an overall strategy, since it had an Empire wide currencey, culrture and government.

So, Hadrian did not pull back because he felt the Empire was overstretched? Or that a millitary position in Mesopotamia was untenable?
How many legions do you reckon it would have required to hold the region? It would be interesting to know.

From what I understand, he is not saying Hadrian pull back because of a grand strategy adopted by every Roman Consul to every Roman emperor.

He is saying the Romans do not have an overall strategy to defend and secure the Empire, other than trying to expand into every part of the war, whenever possible.

If I remember things correctly, there was a revolt in Jerusalem during the reign of Hadrian.

However, if you want to debate or ask questions with Thanas, ask him directly.