09-17-2004, 12:23 PM
Theo,<br>
<br>
I am pretty sure that no two full-lenght spears were carried.<br>
the unsheated swords while still carrying spears is again that misconception that the sword was the first weapon of use.<br>
<br>
I'm sure not even the 'classic' legionary went into battle still carrying his pila!<br>
<br>
Valete,<br>
Valerius/Robert <p></p><i></i>
<br>
I am pretty sure that no two full-lenght spears were carried.<br>
the unsheated swords while still carrying spears is again that misconception that the sword was the first weapon of use.<br>
<br>
I'm sure not even the 'classic' legionary went into battle still carrying his pila!<br>
<br>
Valete,<br>
Valerius/Robert <p></p><i></i>
Robert Vermaat
MODERATOR
FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
MODERATOR
FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)