Quote Originally Posted by Frontline1944 View Post
In my humble opinion, Epi's enthusiasm is much more welcome here than, say, this example of rabid passion. I am enjoying reading both sides of the argument.
No argument here. I just want to point out you should be careful with such speculation. It's easy to get carried away by new ideas, even (or especially) when there is not that much information available.

Quote Originally Posted by Epi View Post
Don't get me wrong, I find your skepticism helps me work harder at my point. I just wish you all would be equally skeptic about the standard image so often presented of how roman's fought. I agree my theory is short of supporting data, but the standard image has even less going for it. In fact, it has so many holes in it, a full pack of whales would have no problem getting through.
Scepticism is good. But I am still not convinced that the traditional representation of the legionaries fighting stance is an impractical as you think. I shall have to leave the discussion to more knowledgeable members, though.