[blam]

The battles as shown in the movie Braveheart took some artistic liberties with the dress of the period. The Battle of Stirling Bridge occurred on 9-11-1297. It is my understanding that the kilt was not worn by the Scots until some time in the 1400's.

When the Celts attacked the Romans they were frequently buck naked. The Celts were in the six foot range while the Romans were closer to the five foot range, 5'2" if I remember correctly.

[Lucius Cornelius Sulla]

The Celts were in the six foot range while the Romans were closer to the five foot range, 5'2" if I remember correctly.

And the Celts had those long slashing swords, while the Romans had the short, stabbing Gladius. The early form of the Roman legion, based on the 50 man maniple could not stand up to the Gauls, while the later legion, based on the 360 man cohort was able to do a better job.

[Dan from Michigan]

When the Celts attacked the Romans they were frequently buck naked. The Celts were in the six foot range while the Romans were closer to the five foot range, 5'2" if I remember correctly.

That would make sense. Most of the men in my family is between 6'2 and 6'5.(I'm the shortest at 5'10) My Grandfather(full blooded Irish) was also 6'2.

I didn't think the Romans were that short.

[Cronos]

The Celts were in the six foot range

Are you sure about that? I know there were stories about Norse giants, but is that true?