From the Warlord Games Website
What ever next? Three wise men?
No – some Auxiliary Camel cavalry to patrol the vast reaches of the Roman Empire.
Dromedarii were camel riding auxiliary forces recruited in the
eastern, desert, provinces of the Roman empire. The best-known unit was
the “ala I ulpia dromedariorum milliaria” (The Ulpian Wing of
Camel-riders, One Thousand strong), raised by the Emperor Trajan and
stationed in Syria. Roman ‘mixed’ auxiliary cohorts (cohortes equitatae)
in the East often contained some dromedarii – about three dozen in the
case of cohors XX palmyrenorum equitata stationed at Dura Europos in the
early Third Century. A few would be sent out on patrol with the
infantry and cavalry.
We are not entirely sure how these fine fellows were dressed, but
Warlords’ take on them is more of an ancient SAS long range desert
patrol.
Robed against the beating sun, cluttered with amphorae and water
skins, these fellows are tooled up for business, be it dismounted
skirmishing or a full bloodied camel charge!
Friday, December 13, 2013
Warlord Games Press Release - Showcase: Imperial Roman Camel Riders
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