02-02-2009, 03:10 PM
I can't imagine what offensive value a caltrop would have, although I can imagine a slimline weight to allow unimpeded penetration. But I do see the possibility of 'artistic error' creeping in, if that is a medieval image as opposed to a contemporary one?
If it was to make it difficult to pull the pumbata out of your shield? You can still grasp the quirrel end for that....to disperse caltrops at a greater distance in front of advancing enemy, a bucket full launched from an onager would be more effective?
I juss dinnae ken, ye ken! :?
If it was to make it difficult to pull the pumbata out of your shield? You can still grasp the quirrel end for that....to disperse caltrops at a greater distance in front of advancing enemy, a bucket full launched from an onager would be more effective?
I juss dinnae ken, ye ken! :?
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[b]Legio XIIII GMV. (Q. Magivs)RMRS Remember Atuatuca! Vengence will be ours!
Titus Flavius Germanus
Batavian Coh I
Byron Angel