05-09-2002, 04:35 AM
Ave all,<br>
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I am new to roman army talk and have just joined the reenactment group Roma Vita so if this is a obtuse question forgive my ignorance. I have read that a miles carried two pila on heavy and one light in the republic and then identical later on with a weight just under that shaft in the empire. So if they are carrying a scudum in one hand and a pila in the other then were does the other pila go especially when you consider when they on the march with a cross over one shoulder with cloak basket, mess gear ect. And that marries had the troop carrying more and more. So if any could enlighten me I would be much obliged.<br>
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Vale,<br>
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Tiro Publius Varus Scapula<br>
Legio II Avg.<br>
Roma Vita<br>
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I am new to roman army talk and have just joined the reenactment group Roma Vita so if this is a obtuse question forgive my ignorance. I have read that a miles carried two pila on heavy and one light in the republic and then identical later on with a weight just under that shaft in the empire. So if they are carrying a scudum in one hand and a pila in the other then were does the other pila go especially when you consider when they on the march with a cross over one shoulder with cloak basket, mess gear ect. And that marries had the troop carrying more and more. So if any could enlighten me I would be much obliged.<br>
<br>
Vale,<br>
<br>
Tiro Publius Varus Scapula<br>
Legio II Avg.<br>
Roma Vita<br>
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