: : : Their tactics need not be based directly on modern warfare techniques, however. Classical (and perhaps medieval) writers record ambushes very similar to that set up by Faramir. I know that Roman cohorts were wiped out by the Celts of Britain in this way on more than one occasion.

: : >> I seem to remember Germanic tribes employing something similar- I think it was at a place called Teutoburger Wald, ever heard of that?
: : (tongue in cheek, I wrote my BA thesis on that battle and ensuing campaign).
: : ;-) palle

: "Varus give me back my legions!" - The sound of Augustus' head hitting the door frame.

It's a good thing I watch the History Channel, else I would have never understood that quote from Augustus. A major loss for the Romans.