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Default How to build a Roman galley ???

On 23 Dec 2005 16:54:26 GMT, (William R.
Watt) wrote:


"Come back with your shield, or on it."


um, that's Greek, Trojan to be exact, footsoldiers.


Actually, that is what Sparta's mothers are alleged to have said to
their sons. Tough love, that, and probably the reason Sparta
eventually fell due to underpopulation (seriously!).

R.