Note 323 — THE AUXILIA DURING THE FIRST TWO CENTURIES A.D. (continued 2)

In spite of the boasting of Antonius Primus, the achievements of the Pannonian cavalry in 69 were limited to a reckless advance followed by a disorderly retreat. Cf. Tac. Hist. iii. 2 with iii. 16. In the second century, however, we find heavy cavalry, contarii, who must have been intended for shock tactics.