02-08-2005, 07:52 PM
to what extent did the romans make use of lightly armoured or unarmoured troops armed with javelins in the 1st- 2nd centuries AD.? <p></p><i></i>
aka., John Shook
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light armed troops
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02-08-2005, 08:08 PM
You mean like Velites? Well, the fact that some tombstones show soldiers with multiple spears could indicate something of the sort:<br>
Annaius Daverzus<br> Aurelius Sabius<br> Firmus<br> Balaterus <p>Greets<br> <br> Jasper</p><i></i> 
02-08-2005, 10:25 PM
yes, that is basically what I mean, men armed and equipped like velites serving in the army of the principate. thank you. <p></p><i></i>
aka., John Shook
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