09-24-2003, 05:32 AM
I came across several references to 'lead-pointed darts' in the Strategikon of Maurikios (6th-7th c.). He also mentioned that these darts are to be carried in a leather bag. I have no access to the Greek text (and if I had, I could not translate it ), but could these 'lead-pointed' darts not be 'lead-weighted' darts, i.e. plumbatae? The use is completely similar to that of plumbatae, namely as volley-weapons of the infantry.<br>
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Valete,<br>
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Valete,<br>
Valerius/Robert <p></p><i></i>
Robert Vermaat
MODERATOR
FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
MODERATOR
FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)