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Roman Military Equipment
Author: M.C, Bishop, J.C.N. Coulston
Year: 1993
Format: PDF
File size: 228 MB
Language: ENG



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The book "Roman Military Equipment: From Legionary to Late Antiquity" by Dr. Nick Austin provides a comprehensive overview of the development of military equipment used by the Roman legions from the early days of the empire to the late antiquity period. The book covers the evolution of weapons, armor, and other military gear, highlighting how these advancements impacted the outcome of battles and the fate of empires. The author begins by discussing the early days of the Roman Empire, where soldiers fought with simple weapons like swords, spears, and shields made of wood or bronze. As the empire expanded, so did its military needs, leading to the development of more complex weapons such as catapults, ballistae, and siege engines. These new technologies allowed the Romans to conquer vast territories and maintain control over their vast empire. One of the most significant innovations of the Roman military was the creation of the gladius, a short sword used for close combat. This weapon revolutionized infantry warfare, allowing soldiers to fight in tight formations and overwhelm their enemies with sheer numbers. Additionally, the Romans developed the pilum, a heavy javelin that could be thrown with great force and accuracy, often causing enemy soldiers to retreat or surrender. As the empire grew, so did the need for better armor.
Книга «Римская военная техника: от легионера до поздней античности» доктора Ника Остина дает исчерпывающий обзор развития военной техники, используемой римскими легионами с первых дней империи до периода поздней античности. Книга освещает эволюцию оружия, брони и другого военного снаряжения, подчеркивая, как эти достижения повлияли на исход сражений и судьбу империй. Автор начинает с обсуждения первых дней Римской империи, где солдаты сражались простым оружием, таким как мечи, копья и щиты, сделанные из дерева или бронзы. По мере расширения империи увеличивались и её военные потребности, что привело к разработке более сложных видов оружия, таких как катапульты, баллисты и осадные машины. Эти новые технологии позволили римлянам завоевать обширные территории и сохранить контроль над своей обширной империей. Одним из наиболее значительных нововведений римских военных стало создание гладиуса - короткого меча, используемого для ближнего боя. Это оружие произвело революцию в пехотной войне, позволив солдатам сражаться тесными порядками и сокрушать своих врагов чистейшей численностью. Кроме того, римляне разработали пилум, тяжелое копье, которое можно было бросать с большой силой и точностью, часто заставляя вражеских солдат отступать или сдаваться. По мере роста империи росла и потребность в лучшей броне.
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