HaT 1:72 Late Roman Light Cavalry 8188

HaT 1:72 Late Roman Light Cavalry 8188

During the Republican and early Imperial Roman years the army was dominated by heavy infantry, with often small amounts of cavalry usually provided by allies. By the middle of the third century however things were changing, as the vast empire became ever more difficult to defend against the many raids and incursions. Smaller, mounted units could respond more quickly to such problems, but of course in battle both infantry and cavalry were still required.

The result was a shift away from the dominance of infantry, although this still remained the majority of the army, so late Roman armies had more of a balanced split between the arms than previously.

HaT 1:72 Late Roman Light Cavalry 8188 HaT 1:72 Late Roman Light Cavalry 8188 HaT 1:72 Late Roman Light Cavalry 8188 HaT 1:72 Late Roman Light Cavalry 8188

During the Republican and early Imperial Roman years the army was dominated by heavy infantry, with often small amounts of cavalry usually provided by allies. By the middle of the third century however things were changing, as the vast empire became ever more difficult to defend against the many raids and incursions. Smaller, mounted units could respond more quickly to such problems, but of course in battle both infantry and cavalry were still required.

The result was a shift away from the dominance of infantry, although this still remained the majority of the army, so late Roman armies had more of a balanced split between the arms than previously.