01-25-2006, 05:19 PM
Oh! We could have tried some plumbata testing this weekend at our training session (which is, unfortunately only once a year). I would absolutely LOVE to have our two lines of infantry all throw plumbata over-arm from behind their shields. For that matter I would like to see Comitatus do the same with veruta or spicula (at least the front or second rank).
But during events, weapon demonstrations are split from the drill practice, for good reasons.
Still, it would be neat!! Its how you test all these theories of how they were used.
But during events, weapon demonstrations are split from the drill practice, for good reasons.
Still, it would be neat!! Its how you test all these theories of how they were used.
~ Paul Elliott
The Last Legionary
This book details the lives of Late Roman legionaries garrisoned in Britain in 400AD. It covers everything from battle to rations, camp duties to clothing.
The Last Legionary
This book details the lives of Late Roman legionaries garrisoned in Britain in 400AD. It covers everything from battle to rations, camp duties to clothing.