The Advancement and Effectiveness of the Late Roman Weapons
Spears and Javelins Throughout most of the history of the Empire, Roman infantry soldiers were characterized by the use of a single weapon, the pilum. The pilum was a heavy spear, used for thrusting or throwing. The pilum had a leaf-shaped iron head, 2–3 feet (60–90 centimeters) long, embedded in, or socketed onto a wooden … Continue reading The Advancement and Effectiveness of the Late Roman Weapons
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