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Tango01 Supporting Member of TMP13 Aug 2024 3:52 p.m. PST

" I fear the Vandals have got the worst of historical reputations when their name is now widely used to describe anti-social behaviour. After all, the list of ancient armies vandalising their enemies' territory is a pretty long one. I suspect it is another example of history being written by the Romans.

Murray Dahm has written a more balanced book for Osprey that compares the typical mounted Vandal warrior against one of their main opponents, the Byzantine cavalryman. This takes place during the early Byzantine period, so unlike some others in this series, it isn't duplicating other books on either warrior type…"


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Armand

Gazzola14 Aug 2024 3:01 a.m. PST

Drat! Another title to add to my 'to buy' list! LOL

Thanks Armand

Tango01 Supporting Member of TMP14 Aug 2024 3:00 p.m. PST

A votre service mon cher ami…

Armand

Joe Legan17 Aug 2024 4:27 a.m. PST

My Byzantine army is also rarely used. Will be a good pick up.
Thanks
Joe

Tango01 Supporting Member of TMP17 Aug 2024 2:43 p.m. PST

Happy for that…


Armand

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