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How and why did peltasts use shields?

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How and why did peltasts use shields?
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02-13-2013, 08:27 PM
Question for Olaf. When you said that you have practiced swating away blunt javelins with your shield, what sort of shield were you using, i.e. what size and shape was it, was it strapped to your arm, or held with a central grip, etc. Thanks in advance.
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How and why did peltasts use shields? - by Olaf - 02-11-2013, 04:04 PM
How and why did peltasts use shields? - by StephenCurtin - 02-13-2013, 08:27 PM

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