ROM011A - Roman Throwing Pilum This regiment saw significant service

This regiment saw significant service in colonial warfare

and logistics that sustained German operations in France until the collapse of their front during the Allied advance

and the challenges of life on campaign

The invasion of Russia (1812)

improving camouflage during reconnaissance missions

ROM011A - Roman Throwing Pilum This regiment saw significant serviceThe pilum was designed specifically for short range throwing before close combat. Each legionary typically carried one or two of these weapons. It consisted of a long wooden shaft fitted with a slender iron shank and a pyramidal or barbed tip. The iron portion was intentionally made to bend on impact, preventing enemies from throwing it back and disabling enemy shields. In battle, Roman soldiers would launch volleys of pila just before closing with