02-09-2005, 05:22 PM
Ave,<br>
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I have read that legionnaires typically marched into battle with 2 pila in addition to their regular layout (Gladius, pugio, scutum etc.). However, If they knew that they were to be facing both infantry AND cavalry, what did they do? What was the foot soldiers defense against a cavalry charge? The pila don't seem like very effective spears to be braced against a cavalry charge, so did they bring sturdier spears if they knew they were facing cavalry? If they did bring heavier spears, would they bring their pila as well?<br>
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Valete,<br>
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-Spatha <p></p><i></i>
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I have read that legionnaires typically marched into battle with 2 pila in addition to their regular layout (Gladius, pugio, scutum etc.). However, If they knew that they were to be facing both infantry AND cavalry, what did they do? What was the foot soldiers defense against a cavalry charge? The pila don't seem like very effective spears to be braced against a cavalry charge, so did they bring sturdier spears if they knew they were facing cavalry? If they did bring heavier spears, would they bring their pila as well?<br>
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Valete,<br>
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-Spatha <p></p><i></i>
