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    Default Re: Question for EB historians

    Well, put it this way - of the four units you posted, only the Velites are correct. All the others were incorrect in some way.

    EB versions:

    Militia Hoplites:
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    Note: Overhand shorter spear, no greaves

    Velites:
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    Largely correct

    Early Legionary Cohort:
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    Older, rounded shield, earlier style bronze helmet with plume

    Levy Pike Phalanx:
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    Shield strapped to left arm, not held in the left hand - pike held in both hands.

    And that's just the external appearance - not getting into the stats (overpowered Romans)
    Last edited by Titus Marcellus Scato; 09-17-2012 at 17:10.

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