How did Legionaries use ranged weapons? (Pila and Slings) #shorts #history #rome

The Roman Legions were famous as heavy infantry who excelled in close quarters combat. Put did you know that they could also fight effectively at range? This would have involved the use of their Pila, a heavy precursor javelin, and Slings, which could hurl lead bullets further than archers.

In our latest "Live History" video collaboration with Imperium Romanum we take a closer look at basic training in the Roman army.

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[d.esanchez]

"suck this octavius"

War... war never changes

[JustaCastle]

It gives me great joy that “suck it” has been something we’ve been telling each other to do for millennia.

[georgeofhamilton]

A soldier slings “This is for Candace.”
An enemy soldier slings back “Who the heck is Candace?”

[thetexancrus]

I love how human warfare had literally never changed. Even writing on ammunition

[LearnSwim]

"Suck this Octavius"

We really haven't changed much have we lol

[EinsamPibroch]

What a humiliating death, to receive a headshot from a Leaden Dong at a high velocity.

[postandghost]

"Get rekt nerd lol"
-Sun
Probably....

[inquisitionagent]

"Ligma balls" -Roman Centurion Gigius Chadicus on his sling shot rock

[mewkitsune]

"Remember switching to you side sword is much more faster than reloading your spear"

[asiangaming]

Roman soldier: “we do a bit of tomfoolery around here”

[Savage-enxv]

My favorite sling ammo inscription willl always be “catch this” or “watch out” 😂😂

[mitwhitgaming]

I think it was a Greek sling stone that was found with the phrase "catch" carved into it, which I can't help but read in the Halo announcer's voice in Firefight.
"Reinforcements. Catch: on."

[sebbetify]

Fun fact, the sling guy is swinging the sling the wrong way, thats why it looks so derpy

[chadmagnus]

My favorite message on those bullets was "Found You".😂

[knelljasminez]

That sling main writting "Parry This You Filthy Casual"

"So what did he send this time?"
"Don no Sire, writting is quite small, its takes a toll to read sire"

[AfaqueAhmed_]

" For Pompey's arse "
Too much for a noble Roman warrior .

[HeyImLucious]

My favorite engraved sling insult is still "catch this!"

[thelichking]

Lol when they throw the speers I thought the instructor was still there lol💀

[lycanasura]

Seeing the sling reminds me of mount and blade. "The blade may be strong and deadly, but never underestimate a man throwing stones either with hands or a sling". Vergeet War Marshall of Nord

[NexGenRogue]

I love me some slings, my favorite underrepresented weapon.