Quote Originally Posted by Brave Brave Sir Robin View Post
Well I'd assume the differences in time between the two battles of which you speak would be caused more by numbers than by missiles used. Spartan force probably numbered several thousand while the Roman force at Carrhae was massive, can't think of the number right now but likely at least 5 times the number of the spartans.
I think he refers to Iphicrates (sp?) who forced a small Spartan unit (few hundred men) to surrender. Sadly I forgot the island's name too. Anyway, I just wanted to point out that I'm sure it wasn't several thousand, so the Roman army at Carrhae was much bigger.