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Old 06-11-2006, 09:12 AM   #21 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Maximus

Lightly armoured Mongol archers would be crushed against discplined Roman Infantry. Not to forget that Roman Infantry would be supported by seige, archers of their own and heavy cavalry, which would make it very difficult for the Mongols.
Depends on the era. If its was circa 100~395 AD, then yeah sure. But after that, the Romans were pretty deficient in cavalry.
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