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Weapons and Armour
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The Romans were well advanced in the 1st century AD with their armour and
weaponry. Their genius brought them more resistant but lighter armour and deadlier,
more efficient weapons. By the 1st Century AD workshops were set up to mass
produce the body armour needed by the legionaries.
The Lorica Segmentata, probably the most famous and recognisable piece of roman
ingenuity was a very flexible and protective piece of armour. It had bands of iron
plates forming the cuirass which was attached with a buckle. This
armour was brilliant at absorbing blows.
The lorica segmentata was not at all heavy, weighing in about 20lb. This was lighter than the cheaper lorica hamata, a chain mail armour, which was worn by legionaries and auxiliaries and weighed 30lb, seen above.
The scutum, shield, was a rectangular curved shield, giving good upper body
protection. Made with three thin strips of wood and covered by a linen layer, its rim
was reinforced by an iron or bronze boss. This shield replaced the older, oval shaped
shield which, when replaced, was only carried by auxiliaries. The boss in the centre
was used as a weapon in itself to bash charging enemies, then to be stabbed by the
gladius.
The gladius was a very effective thrusting weapon. It was balanced at the back by a
wooden boss which also doubled a s grip. The ivory grip was fashioned for finger to
mould around it. The Gladius was worn on the right hand side of the waist and was
drawn by the right hand. This sounds illogical but it is the way the Romans did it, and
it worked! The gladius lends it's name to the gladiators of the arena, who would often
fight with swords. It is worthy of note that the Pompeian model Gladius, seen above,
appears to have an early connection with gladiators, spawning the idea that the style
was accepted after testing it with gladiators. The Gladius was such an effective
weapon that it was revived long after the empire had crumbled, in 1831. The French
army issued very similar weapons to artillerymen as a backup weapon for fear of
being charged.
Helmet A:
Helmet A was not used by legionaries or auxiliaries, but exclusively by the
hornblower.
Helmet F:
The Imperial Gallic Helmet. This is the general helmet worn by simple legionaries ore
auxiliaries. The cheek guards and large neck guard on the rear make it a very
distinguishable helmet. For the legionaries, it was made of iron; but for the auxiliaries
it was only bronze. Ear protection is given as well as a strip over the front of the
helmet to protect from downward strikes.
Helmet G:
Helmet G was worn by the legionary commanders, the plume on top makes the
commander easy for his men to recognise as well as creating the impression that he's
taller. It has many similar features to that of the Imperial Gallic Helmet.
Helmet D:
Helmet D was the head-ware of the centurion commanders. It gives good protection
and is very detectable amongst others.
The weapons and armour of the roman army aren't reflected in today's militaries, this
is largely due to the change of fighting style from melee to firing at each other from a
distance. These advancements made by the Romans only served to increase their
chances of ruling over the known world and making them a dominating force. Their
ideas and innovations in this field shaped the world of combat for years after.
What else can I help you with?
How do the roman army protected them selfs?
Roman soldiers wore helmet and armour and carried a shield.
What is the theme of Roman Sagittarius armour?
The sagittarius was a mounted archer, armed with a reflex bow capable of propelling an arrow a great distance. he did not wear any armour.
How did the battle of Cannae effect the Roman empire?
How did the battle of Cannae affect the Roman empire
What is the shoulder armour called on Romans?
The Roman army had three types of torso armour: the lorica hamata (mail armour), the lorica squamata (scale armour) or the lorica segmentata (plated armour). The original name of the lorica segmentata is not known. This name dates to the 16th century. It has been speculated that the original name may have been lorica laminata.
What was the color that the roman soldier wore in battle an why?
Roman soldiers did not have battle colours. They wore iron armour in mail, scale of overlapping strips and metal helmets. Legions (army corps) were distinguished by emblems such as Apollo, Boar, Bull, Two Bulls, Capricorn, Centaur, Eagle, Elephant, Fortuna, Hercules, Lion, Jupiter, Minerva, Neptune, Pegasus, She-Wolf, Stork, and Thunderbolt.
How do the roman army protected them selfs?
Roman soldiers wore helmet and armour and carried a shield.
What is the Roman name for the god of battle?
The Roman goddess of battle is Minerva.
What is the theme of Roman Sagittarius armour?
The sagittarius was a mounted archer, armed with a reflex bow capable of propelling an arrow a great distance. he did not wear any armour.
What is the roman army famous for?
killing, but the Greeks were better, they stole all their strategies and armour from the Greeks, killing, but the Greeks were better, they stole all their strategies and armour from the Greeks,
How did the battle of Cannae effect the Roman empire?
How did the battle of Cannae affect the Roman empire
What is the shoulder armour called on Romans?
The Roman army had three types of torso armour: the lorica hamata (mail armour), the lorica squamata (scale armour) or the lorica segmentata (plated armour). The original name of the lorica segmentata is not known. This name dates to the 16th century. It has been speculated that the original name may have been lorica laminata.
What was the color that the roman soldier wore in battle an why?
Roman soldiers did not have battle colours. They wore iron armour in mail, scale of overlapping strips and metal helmets. Legions (army corps) were distinguished by emblems such as Apollo, Boar, Bull, Two Bulls, Capricorn, Centaur, Eagle, Elephant, Fortuna, Hercules, Lion, Jupiter, Minerva, Neptune, Pegasus, She-Wolf, Stork, and Thunderbolt.
When were armours invented?
Armour istelf dates back to ancient times, shields were the first type of armour, being made of hide-covered frame or wicker, they allowed an effective defence in a time when swords (with their guards and blades) did not exist. Armour would be made of thick hides, bone and even seeds. The first armour to have a signifianct effect after shields were invented was bronze armour, consisting of firstly just plates covering small vital areas, and then developing on into breastplates, backplates, cuirasses (the combination of both), greaves and vambraces. Later on the armours developed into chainmail ('lorica hamata' in Roman), scale shirts ('lorica squamata' in Roman) and lamellar. In the Medieval period there was the rise of plate harnesses, which covered the entire body and were tailored to individual wearers. Plate armour was designed with a complex system with pivots and rigid sections, following the way bones are jointed.
How were the roman shield used in battle?
Roman shields were used in battle to protect from arrows and swords etc.
When was roman's first battle began?
As far as I know, Roman Arkadyevich Abramovich has never fought in a battle.
When and where did the roman general finally defeat Hannibal?
Hannibal was defeated by the Roman general Scipio Africanus at the Battle of Zama in 202 BC.Hannibal was defeated by the Roman general Scipio Africanus at the Battle of Zama in 202 BC.Hannibal was defeated by the Roman general Scipio Africanus at the Battle of Zama in 202 BC.Hannibal was defeated by the Roman general Scipio Africanus at the Battle of Zama in 202 BC.Hannibal was defeated by the Roman general Scipio Africanus at the Battle of Zama in 202 BC.Hannibal was defeated by the Roman general Scipio Africanus at the Battle of Zama in 202 BC.Hannibal was defeated by the Roman general Scipio Africanus at the Battle of Zama in 202 BC.Hannibal was defeated by the Roman general Scipio Africanus at the Battle of Zama in 202 BC.Hannibal was defeated by the Roman general Scipio Africanus at the Battle of Zama in 202 BC.
Did the Roman Army fight in The Battle of Hastings?
No. The Roman Army had ceased to exist long before the Battle of Hastings.
