A new Hellenistic war elephant

[Tim]

So can Scotsmen...

[evilgong]

I wondered why they went to Celt shields rather than think about theuros, at least as an option. 

You might think that if you're after javelin-throwers for your howdahs you'd look for volunteers from among your specialist javelin throwers.

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Regards

David F Brown

[Imperial Dave]

personally I would just let 'nellie' do all the hard work  chucking the javelins with precision is one thing from the back of an elephant is one thing, gaining sufficient power behind the throw is another. Even though standing in a tower on the back of an elephant will have been a bit unsteady I would imagine you get greater power in the throw as you are stood up

[Chuck the Grey]

The occupant of the grave was obviously a wargamer. Figure 12 clearly shows 11 glass gaming counters to indicate casualties, morale, or some such.

I also think that the markings around the elephants legs indicate some type of protection, metal bands perhaps.