09-02-2011, 09:43 PM
Strange that the only documentation is defensive use against cavalry.
Why strange because Pila are relatively short and thin.
To stop a horse a 3meter or longer Pike with a broad blade would be better for the job.
Almost a new topic here: were pikes known and used by Roman troops? :wink:
Just a thought.
Was the Pilum laid down by the First ranks engaged in close combat or by the reinforcing ranks.
If the "normal" tactic/procedure would be followed than these first rank Troops had already thrown their Pila into the OPFOR direction and drawn their Gladius waiting for the order to go into close combat.
Why strange because Pila are relatively short and thin.
To stop a horse a 3meter or longer Pike with a broad blade would be better for the job.
Almost a new topic here: were pikes known and used by Roman troops? :wink:
Just a thought.
Was the Pilum laid down by the First ranks engaged in close combat or by the reinforcing ranks.
If the "normal" tactic/procedure would be followed than these first rank Troops had already thrown their Pila into the OPFOR direction and drawn their Gladius waiting for the order to go into close combat.
Regards
Garrelt
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Living History Group Teuxandrii
Taberna Germanica
Numerus I Exploratores Teuxandrii (Pedites et Equites)
Ludus Gladiatorii Gunsula
Jomsborg Elag Hrafntrae
Garrelt
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Living History Group Teuxandrii
Taberna Germanica
Numerus I Exploratores Teuxandrii (Pedites et Equites)
Ludus Gladiatorii Gunsula
Jomsborg Elag Hrafntrae
