How accurate is Gladiator's opening battle?
Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Gladiator's opening scene is one of the most iconic battles shown on film, vividly depicting the chaos of war, as well as the glory and tragedy General Maximus feels as he rides into battle — but a fight being epic doesn't mean it's accurate to history.
The armor that Maximus and the other soldiers wear in Gladiator is also relatively true to history. Fellow historian Dr. Simon Elliott told History Hit that Crowe is wearing lorica segmentata, armor made of metal strips . However, Dr. Konijnendijk points out the testudo formation that the troops make with their shields — forming a "turtle's shell" in front and above them to hide from arrows — would not be used in this situation.
The reassurance of warm, dry quarters at night was not only a boost to morale, but also made a very real contribution to the health and well-being of the ordinary soldiers. However, Maximus' canine friend isn't in the Gladiator scene just to provide a historical tidbit. He also serves a greater purpose than providing an endearing, loyal figure for audiences to root for. It also reflects an interesting aspect of Roman culture, giving Crowe's character more depth. The wolf was a symbol of Mars, the Roman god of war. Legend tells of a wolf appearing at the Battle of Sentinum, which was a sign the Romans would win.
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