12-19-2006, 09:02 PM
Matthew, if you are correct, then the spear which is a thrusting weapon would have a greater degree of difficulty in piercing solid curved plate vs maille.
I don't think my theory can simply be dismissed since I don't recall a detailed examination on the subject has been done. I really think that if the Roman military had an idea of who they were going up against, or had gone up against, that they would make the appropriate changes prior to or immediately after such an engagement. The segmentata was unique for it's time, such an innovation was simply an idea that someone happened to stumble upon. It was created by a need. When your soldiers rely on their armour for life and death, you can be sure that they'll want the best protection given the tactical situation.
Otherwise, why not just use maille? <--- $64,000 dollar question right there. If Maille was as good at protecting the soldiers as well as some people think, then why the need for a new armour type??
I don't think my theory can simply be dismissed since I don't recall a detailed examination on the subject has been done. I really think that if the Roman military had an idea of who they were going up against, or had gone up against, that they would make the appropriate changes prior to or immediately after such an engagement. The segmentata was unique for it's time, such an innovation was simply an idea that someone happened to stumble upon. It was created by a need. When your soldiers rely on their armour for life and death, you can be sure that they'll want the best protection given the tactical situation.
Otherwise, why not just use maille? <--- $64,000 dollar question right there. If Maille was as good at protecting the soldiers as well as some people think, then why the need for a new armour type??
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Magnus/Matt
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Magnus/Matt
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