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  1. 04-08-2006, 00:17 #5
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    Default Re: Quick question about historical Roman army formations.

    Gallic Auxilliaries from Northern Italy fighting on the Roman wings are mentioned by Livy in describing the battle of Trebia. Now Livy is pretty bad when it comes to these things, but the provision of Auxilliary troops by loyal gallic tribes makes perfect sense.
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