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Roman Military Equipment From The Punic Wars To The Fall Of Rome Second Edition

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From the Punic Wars to the fall of Rome, Roman military equipment played a vital role in the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the equipment used by Roman soldiers, from their weapons and armor to their camp equipment and siege machinery.

Roman Military Equipment from the Punic Wars to the Fall of Rome, second edition

by M. C. Bishop

4.5 out of 5

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Weapons

The Roman army was equipped with a variety of weapons, including swords, spears, and bows and arrows. The gladius, a short sword, was the primary weapon of the Roman infantryman. The pilum, a heavy javelin, was used to penetrate enemy armor. The scutum, a large shield, protected the Roman soldier from enemy attacks.

A Gladius, The Primary Weapon Of The Roman Infantryman Roman Military Equipment From The Punic Wars To The Fall Of Rome Second Edition

Armor

Roman soldiers wore a variety of armor, including helmets, breastplates, and greaves. The lorica segmentata, a segmented plate armor, was the most common type of armor worn by Roman soldiers. The galea, a bronze helmet, protected the soldier's head. The lorica hamata, a chain mail shirt, provided additional protection for the soldier's body.

A Lorica Segmentata, The Most Common Type Of Armor Worn By Roman Soldiers Roman Military Equipment From The Punic Wars To The Fall Of Rome Second Edition

Camp equipment

The Roman army was also equipped with a variety of camp equipment, including tents, cooking utensils, and tools. The tentorium, a large tent, was used to house the Roman soldiers. The olla, a cooking pot, was used to cook food for the soldiers. The dolabra, a tool, was used to dig trenches and build fortifications.

A Tentorium, A Large Tent Used To House The Roman Soldiers Roman Military Equipment From The Punic Wars To The Fall Of Rome Second Edition

Siege machinery

The Roman army also used a variety of siege machinery to attack enemy fortifications. The ballista, a large crossbow, was used to fire heavy bolts at enemy walls. The onager, a catapult, was used to launch large stones at enemy fortifications. The siege tower, a mobile tower, was used to allow Roman soldiers to scale enemy walls.

A Ballista, A Large Crossbow Used To Fire Heavy Bolts At Enemy Walls Roman Military Equipment From The Punic Wars To The Fall Of Rome Second Edition

Roman military equipment played a vital role in the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the equipment used by Roman soldiers, from their weapons and armor to their camp equipment and siege machinery. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the Roman military.

Roman Military Equipment from the Punic Wars to the Fall of Rome, second edition

by M. C. Bishop

4.5 out of 5