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It was a question of adopting weaponry, rather than copying it. The Romans adopted the Gailus Hispaniensis, a short Spanish sword whcu was good for infantry close contact combat.
The Romans adopted the Greek ballista, a crossbow-like catapult which was developed as a siege weapon, and greatly improved on it. The metal components were transported, but the wooden frame and other wooden components were built on the spot using local wood. It was deployed on siege towers or at the edge of the battlefield. Later the Romans developed it into more of a field weapon by making smaller versions. The ballista could fire both bolts and spherical projectiles.
Initially the bow of the Roman ballista was mounted on square or rectangular wooden frame held together by iron plates. They had a long stand which had a slider attached to a pair of winches and a claw at the back. The bolt or stones were loaded on the slider and the winch stretched the bowstring backwards to prepare it for firing. Torsion springs made of ropes of animal sinew were twisted around the arms of the bow and the bow was attached to the bow string. When the bowstring was drawn back, this twisted the springs which were already very taut, thus creating larger torsion energy for firing. The torsion springs were attached to by frame iron or bronzed clasps which could be moved to different holes and secured with pins. This allowed make adjustments the symmetrical balance of the arms of the bows or adaptations for the weather conditions.
The Romans also developed different versions of the ballista. The Manuballista was a smaller, handheld version made entirely of iron. The Carroballista was a cart-mounted version. This version made the ballista much more flexible and mobile, allowing it to follow the troops as the battle developed and making it a much better battlefield weapon. The ancient sources said that the Romans developed the polybolos, a repeating' ballista' which shot 11 shots a minute. This was at least four times the rate of an ordinary ballista. However, none has been found by archaeologists. The bolts were kept in a magazine and after a shot a rotating cam placed the next bolt on the shaft were the bolts were fired.
The ballista was a very effective weapon. It was very accurate and its operators could hit a man Projectiles could be fired over walls. It could reach over 500 yards (460 m), but it could be sued effectively in battle at a much shorter range. The making of the bowstring and torsion springs was very complicated. The Ropes were made of highly intertwined strands and they had to be assembled at a very high level of tension, making this a specialised job.
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Who used roman weapons?
Roman weapons were used by the Roman army.
What weapons did slingers have in the roman army?
i'm guessing guns and large knives
Who was in te Roman army?
Roman citizens were in the Roman army. These were reinforced by auxiliaries who were recruited from the provinces.Roman citizens were in the Roman army. These were reinforced by auxiliaries who were recruited from the provinces.Roman citizens were in the Roman army. These were reinforced by auxiliaries who were recruited from the provinces.Roman citizens were in the Roman army. These were reinforced by auxiliaries who were recruited from the provinces.Roman citizens were in the Roman army. These were reinforced by auxiliaries who were recruited from the provinces.Roman citizens were in the Roman army. These were reinforced by auxiliaries who were recruited from the provinces.Roman citizens were in the Roman army. These were reinforced by auxiliaries who were recruited from the provinces.Roman citizens were in the Roman army. These were reinforced by auxiliaries who were recruited from the provinces.Roman citizens were in the Roman army. These were reinforced by auxiliaries who were recruited from the provinces.
What were foriegners in the roman army called?
Foreigners in the Roman army were used as and called auxiliaries.Foreigners in the Roman army were used as and called auxiliaries.Foreigners in the Roman army were used as and called auxiliaries.Foreigners in the Roman army were used as and called auxiliaries.Foreigners in the Roman army were used as and called auxiliaries.Foreigners in the Roman army were used as and called auxiliaries.Foreigners in the Roman army were used as and called auxiliaries.Foreigners in the Roman army were used as and called auxiliaries.Foreigners in the Roman army were used as and called auxiliaries.
The major unit of the Roman army?
The major unit of the Roman army was the legion.
Who used roman weapons?
Roman weapons were used by the Roman army.
What weapon was not used in the Roman army?
The roman army did not use nuclear weapons.
Did you need to bring your own weapons into the roman army?
not 100% sure
What weapons did slingers have in the roman army?
i'm guessing guns and large knives
What made the roman armies so strong?
Best weapons -------------------------------- Also the high discipline the the roman legions were very famous for, and the extensive training a legionnaire had to go through before joining the ranks of the army. Weapons and armor played a roll in improving the strength of the roman army as well.
What has the author A Forestier written?
A. Forestier has written: 'The Roman soldier' -- subject(s): Army, Weapons
Why was roman army success?
The Roman army was so successful because of their strict discipline, rigorous training, and their will to win. They also had the best equipment and the "high-tech" weapons of their time and they knew how to use them.
How the roman army was the best?
they were governed properly had the best weapons and turned prisoners into well trained warriors
How can you obtain a copy of documentation that issued weapons to individuals in World War 2?
you could try a FIOA with the US Army
Why were the Roman Army so successful for there training?
They were highly disciplined, with intelligent and effective commanders, were issued good quality equipment, and were well trained in the use of their equipment and effective combat formations and manoeuvres. The Romans also made a point of learning as much as they could about their enemies prior to engaging them in combat so they could take advantages of the enemies weaknesses and take contingencies against their strengths.Of course this was not always the case, most of the major defeats of the Roman army can be traced to failures of one or more of these factors.
Where are the weapons from the roman army now?
The weapons from the Roman army that survived are mostly in museums today, although there probably are some in private collections. The iron in the swords and spearheads would rust away and the wooden and leather parts of the shields and the wood of the spears would rot so many of them have been lost.
Who made the army a professional body of soldiers?
Gaius Marius turned the Roman army professional.Gaius Marius turned the Roman army professional.Gaius Marius turned the Roman army professional.Gaius Marius turned the Roman army professional.Gaius Marius turned the Roman army professional.Gaius Marius turned the Roman army professional.Gaius Marius turned the Roman army professional.Gaius Marius turned the Roman army professional.Gaius Marius turned the Roman army professional.
