Historical Truth of Gladiator

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The mobile armies of the barbarians would be too quick to properly aim at due to the complex measurements of angles and range required to effectively utilize such a catapult.# Also the Roman army is seen using mechanical crossbows and cavalry in this great battle along the Danube...
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Like the catapult, the mechanical crossbow was commonly used in static siege warfare and would have been impractical in the open planes of battle. Also, the large units of cavalry seen charging through the wilderness is completely flawed. The Romans did have horses, but they were treasured beasts usually reserved for generals and other high-ranking officers in the military...
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