07-11-2013, 06:37 PM
Quote:Ancient sources tell us.
Roman troops would lay aside Pila and not throw them when the tactical situation demanded.
Extra Pila carried into battle by servants and resupplied to the Centuries as the situation allowed.
Could I trouble you for a citation, please? I believe you, but I would like to read it for myself. I'm amazed that I haven't come noticed that. :oops:
I find the theory of slaves carrying extra pilum to be extremely plausible. We know that the army had slaves, and there is evidence that well-to-do individual soldiers possibly had slaves with them while they were in service.
Tyler
Undergrad student majoring in Social Studies Education with a specialty in world history.
"conare levissimus videri, hostes enimfortasse instrumentis indigeant"
(Try to look unimportant-the enemy might be low on ammunition).
Undergrad student majoring in Social Studies Education with a specialty in world history.
"conare levissimus videri, hostes enimfortasse instrumentis indigeant"
(Try to look unimportant-the enemy might be low on ammunition).
