Simon MacDowall is a former army officer with a deep interest in military history, especially the period around the collapse of the Roman Empire in the West. After 22 years in the Canadian army he held senior positions at NATO and the UK Government, including Director General Media and Communications at the UK Ministry of Defence.Angus McBride was one of the world's most respected historical illustrators, and contributed to over 100 Osprey titles over several decades.

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Simon MacDowall is a former army officer with a deep interest in military history, especially the period around the collapse of the Roman Empire in the West. After 22 years in the Canadian army he held senior positions at NATO and the UK Government, including Director General Media and Communications at the UK Ministry of Defence.Angus McBride was one of the world's most respected historical illustrators, and contributed to over 100 Osprey titles over several decades.

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Simon MacDowall is a former army officer with a deep interest in military history, especially the period around the collapse of the Roman Empire in the West. After 22 years in the Canadian army he held senior positions at NATO and the UK Government, including Director General Media and Communications at the UK Ministry of Defence.Angus McBride was one of the world's most respected historical illustrators, and contributed to over 100 Osprey titles over several decades.

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• IntroductionChronologyThe Warrior SocietyLeadership and HierarchyTraining Equipment and AppearanceThe Warrior on CampaignThe Experience of BattleGlossaryBibliography