That 'metal block' was the soft iron part, the tip of the spear itself was in steel. The purpose was what was already mentioned in this thread: the soft iron block would bend, and thus render the Pilum useless for throwing-back-use.
Re: some dumb questions
That 'metal block' was the soft iron part, the tip of the spear itself was in steel. The purpose was what was already mentioned in this thread: the soft iron block would bend, and thus render the Pilum useless for throwing-back-use.
Je ne vois qu'infini par toutes les fenêtres.
Charles Baudelaire, Les Fleurs du Mal
Re: some dumb questions
ok, i thought the long tip would bend. thnx
BTW, would i get more attention if i formulated the: what factions will be stationed in rome-question as: what Factix replaces Brutix and scipix and what units do samnix gets then?
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