How well armoured was the Roman army?

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How well armoured was the Roman army?

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09-13-2010, 02:56 AM

Why would segmetata not be effective agiainst arrows? I have never seen this postulated before. I have been trying to visualize an arrow striking an iron plate. I have a difficult time seeing how an arrow can penetrate such a plate unless it is fired from an extremely short distance, much as a bullet will penetrate modern ballistic armor if the gun is fired at close enough range. It is interesting to consider why the Romans gave up protection against arrows. Perhaps they thought that is what the shield is for?

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How well armoured was the Roman army? - by Maximinus243 - 08-05-2010, 03:42 PM

Re: How well armoured was the Roman army? - by Matthew Amt - 08-05-2010, 04:30 PM

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Re: How well armoured was the Roman army? - by Gaius Julius Caesar - 08-07-2010, 04:37 PM

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Re: How well armoured was the Roman army? - by Robert Vermaat - 08-08-2010, 12:50 PM

Re: How well armoured was the Roman army? - by Gaius Julius Caesar - 08-08-2010, 04:04 PM

Re: How well armoured was the Roman army? - by Phaichtos - 08-08-2010, 04:33 PM

Re: How well armoured was the Roman army? - by Gaius Julius Caesar - 08-08-2010, 04:45 PM

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Re: How well armoured was the Roman army? - by Gaius Julius Caesar - 08-08-2010, 05:35 PM

Re: How well armoured was the Roman army? - by Matthew Amt - 08-08-2010, 06:18 PM

Re: How well armoured was the Roman army? - by Phaichtos - 08-08-2010, 06:43 PM

Re: How well armoured was the Roman army? - by Caratacus - 08-09-2010, 11:52 AM

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Re: How well armoured was the Roman army? - by Gaius Julius Caesar - 08-09-2010, 04:14 PM

Re: How well armoured was the Roman army? - by john m roberts - 08-09-2010, 04:31 PM

Re: How well armoured was the Roman army? - by Aulus Perrinius - 08-09-2010, 11:42 PM

Re: How well armoured was the Roman army? - by Maximinus243 - 08-10-2010, 10:37 AM

Re: How well armoured was the Roman army? - by Quintius Clavus - 08-10-2010, 11:27 AM

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Re: How well armoured was the Roman army? - by jkaler48 - 08-12-2010, 07:03 PM

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Re: How well armoured was the Roman army? - by Lunico - 09-12-2010, 03:15 PM

Re: How well armoured was the Roman army? - by Q Rutilius - 09-13-2010, 02:56 AM

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