Quote Originally Posted by russia almighty
This might be dumb but why during that late period was there never a forced conscription of any of the Italian city dwellers into the legions ?

I know it's hindsight but it seems like it could have solved the German problem . Besides other more unsavory methods .

Extremely good question.

However, the answer is so utterly moronic, you'll never believe it. But must get some sleep now, latter.