The pilum (Latin: [ˈpiːɫʊ̃]; pl.: pila) was a javelin commonly used by the Roman army in ancient times. It was generally about 2 m (6 ft 7 in) long overall, consisting of an iron shank about 7 …

The Pilum (Spear) When Swords wouldn't do, Roman soldiers relied on the pilum, which was a long spear, or javelin. There were two types: think and thin. The thin one had a long iron head, …

5 天之前 · The pilum (plural: pila) was a heavy Roman spear used by the Roman army from the 3rd century BC until the 3rd century AD. It was approximately seven feet in length, with a …

2023年11月24日 · The Romans haven’t replaced the spear with the gladius, they’ve replaced it with a pair of the unusual Roman heavy javelin, the pilum. So our story here is less about the …

2023年10月27日 · Roman Pilum Spear: An Ancient Javelin with Symbolic Meaning. The Roman pilum, a heavy javelin, was a prominent weapon of ancient Roman legions originating in Celtic …

…famous flexibility and force; the pilum, a 2-metre (7-foot) javelin used for both throwing and thrusting; and the gladius, a 50-centimetre (20-inch) cut-and-thrust sword with a broad, heavy …

The pilum held a crucial role within the Roman army, serving as both a spear and a throwing weapon. Soldiers used it to disrupt enemy formations before the main clash. Its design was …

Two iron pilum heads Roman Britain, 1st century AD From the Roman fort site at Hod Hill, Dorset The pilum, or javelin was carried by legionary soldiers. It had a wooden shaft and an iron head …

Pilum and Iaculum (spear and javelin) The Pilum T he Roman pilum (pl. pila) was from about 5½ to 7 feet long and very light, as it was thrown before, and just prior to, engaging the enemy in …

The Pilum is the typical legionary weapon together with the short sword Gladius. It was designed to penetrate the shield as well as the soldier holding it, and to bend upon impact to make it …