ok let me rephrase that.. a well trained army
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Thread: DEBATE: Sparta or Rome?
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03-24-2010, 08:40 AM #11
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03-24-2010, 08:43 AM #12
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True...
I can follow that...
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03-24-2010, 09:38 AM #13
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I can say that as a group, Rome was the best.
they knew what teamwork was and how to use tactics to their best advantage. They also were quite diverse in their armies, Calvary, Swordsmen, Archers, etc. etc.
one individual Roman was not a great fighter.
Spartans knew only how to attack and kill.
they wanted the glory of the kill for themselves, breeding competition, therefore lack of unity in the ranks.
one spartan would best the gladiator champions of Rome due to their ability to fight 1v1 anytime, anywhere.
also Spartans were mainly hopilites in the long run, land infantry with no supportOH MAH GAWD I R DURMB HURP DURP
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03-24-2010, 09:54 AM #14
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Rome was an empire
Sparta was a city state
Spartans have a primitive understanding of the world basically they were racists
only noble Spartans could join the army and other daily routine was handled by slaves
these nobles could rape or kill any slave they wanted without any charges
'theft,robbery,murder' was included in Spartan training system
Rome more humane by the ways they train and had better weapons and organization of crowds
but I dont like any of them
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03-24-2010, 09:55 AM #15
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Rome had more than a little brutality of its own in its prime...
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03-24-2010, 09:57 AM #16
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Who conquered more, Sparta, or Rome?
(I'll give you a hint- it's the one that starts with Ro and ends with me.)
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03-24-2010, 09:59 AM #17
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They may have conquered more, but Sparta was the strongest.
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03-24-2010, 10:01 AM #18
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AAGGHHH!!! I'm so torn!
One one hand, the Romans were much more flexible.
On the other hand EVERY Spartan was a highly trained elite warrior...
I just can't decide..."I'm not crazy, OK? I'm totally, completely sane.
Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go blow up this dead body."
Agent Washington, Red vs Blue
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03-24-2010, 10:05 AM #19
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How about Pirates vs. Ninjas?
Rome=Pirates
Sparta=Ninjas
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03-24-2010, 10:19 AM #20
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The romans used to "woo" small boys with gifts so they could have their way with them. In my opinion, that is just as bad as the spartans. But the Spartans never noted themselves to be anything BUT a ruthless nation. The Romans always held themselves to be civilized and the example of all the world.
Originally Posted by Tsubasa
I would honestly say the Spartans were the best fighting forces. Sure it is cruel that any boy not born perfect was killed, but it did result in having a flawless fighting force. Their tactics based on working together, having to rely on skill not on numbers. If wars could be fought 1 soldier to 1 soldier at a time, I think Sparta would suffer minimal to no losses, while slaughtering the entire enemy's forces.
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