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North African Allies

The horsemen of Numidia in Northern Africa went from being enemies of the Roman Empire to being conscripted by Imperial Rome as fast-moving and highly effective skirmish cavalry. Wielding light javelins, small cowhide shields, and small but speedy ponies without saddles, these Berber tribesmen were respected by Rome whether they were allies or opponents. These…