09-06-2013, 04:23 PM
This is a thoroughly interesting thread. I am interested mostly in how the gladius was "really" utilized in combat both individually and in a cohort. There are no original roman texts that explain these techniques. However I have scoured the internet for days looking for gladius techniques (thrusts, stabs, and cuts) and pell drills. The only thing that i found was the following drill:
Vegititus Roman Shield/Gladius Drill
The Drill is the use of the Gladius from within the shield wall ranks.
"THRUST, THRUST, CHOP, THRUST, STEP, BATTER & SHOVE"
Does anyone know if this drill is historically accurate?
Vegititus Roman Shield/Gladius Drill
The Drill is the use of the Gladius from within the shield wall ranks.
"THRUST, THRUST, CHOP, THRUST, STEP, BATTER & SHOVE"
Does anyone know if this drill is historically accurate?
