Ancient Warfare Answers episode 12: bendy pila
In this episode, Murray and Jasper tackle the old notion that the Roman pilum was designed to bend on impact. It just might be a myth.
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In this episode, Murray and Jasper tackle the old notion that the Roman pilum was designed to bend on impact. It just might be a myth.
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