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AWA415 - Why did the Romans completely abandon the spear in favour of the pilum?

Ancient Warfare Podcast by The History Network

Jun 26, 202610:27Society & Culture

Seth tracked Murray down via Facebook Messenger and asked: "Hi Murray, really appreciate your AWA podcast, great short bursts of knowledge. One question that bugs me about legionaries. Why did the Romans completely aband...

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AWA415 - Why did the Romans completely abandon the spear in favour of the pilum? is an episode from Ancient Warfare Podcast by The History Network. Seth tracked Murray down via Facebook Messenger and asked: "Hi Murray, really appreciate you...

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