The Roman Pilum Was Unmatched as a Ranged Weapon

The pilum, a vital weapon in Rome’s imperial ambitions, was a simple iron spear fixed with two bolts onto a heavy wooden post. It was remarkably effective against an attacker charging at high speed.

From the Series: World of Weapons: Ranged Weapons http://bitly.com/2TnPkgb

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