Every Roman Legion Weapon Explained

Описание: For five hundred years, Roman weapons conquered the known world and held the greatest empire in history. From the gladius that stabbed through shield walls to the siege engines that toppled city gates, these blades, spears, and artillery pieces defined ancient warfare.
In this video, we cover EVERY weapon used by the Roman legions—30 weapons that carved out an empire stretching from Britain to Mesopotamia. We explore the evolution of Roman military technology, from early Republic spears to late Empire cavalry lances, revealing how each weapon shaped battlefield tactics and conquered nations.


From Republican innovations to Imperial refinements, discover how Roman engineering and tactical doctrine created the most effective military arsenal of the ancient world.


📚 SOURCES & FURTHER READING:
"The Complete Roman Army" by Adrian Goldsworthy
"Roman Warfare" by Adrian Goldsworthy
"Greece and Rome at War" by Peter Connolly
"The Roman Army: The Greatest War Machine of the Ancient World" by Chris McNab
Archaeological findings from Pompeii, Vindolanda, and Rhine frontier sites


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-Were you surprised by how long the gladius dominated?
-Think the corvus was genius or overkill?
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