SalzanoArnoldWeaponsandSupplies

SalzanoArnold  A Roman Soldier: Weapons & Supplies  Home Aqueducts Nero Daily Life Roman Roads Colosseum Greetings, future Roman soldier! If you would like to serve our great city by being a soldier, these supplies will help. These are all the weapons and supplies a successful Roman soldier needs. When you are a Roman soldier, it is very important to protect yourself. To protect their bodies, soldiers wear __armor__, such as: lorica hamata, lorica segmentata, or the lorica squamata. They also need a __galea__; a helmet with cheek, ear, and neck protection. A __cingulum__, a military belt, should be worn at all times, too. These are the important equipment and apparel you should have as a soldier. Roman soldiers also need their own weapons to fight with. These are called personal weapons. One personal weapon is a __gladius__, which is a short 18-24 inch-long sword, that is used for stabbing and thrusting. There is also a __scutum__, which is a large rectangular shield with rounded corners. A __pilum__ is a javelin that bends after being thrown to prevent enemies form reusing it. Some other personal weapons are: a __pugio__ (a small dagger), __plumbatae (__darts), and a __spatha__ (a meter-long sword). These are the personal weapons a Roman soldier needs. Also, the Romans use artillery weapons during battles. One artillery weapon is a __scorpio__, which is a large crossbow that throws darts and is operated by one man. A __ballista__ is like a scorpio, but larger. Next, there is the __onager__, which is a siege engine used against fortifications. Then, there is the __catapulta__, a machine that hurls javelins. These are all the artillery weapons Roman soldiers use. Enduring Impact on Today's Society: Some of the weapons and supplies used in ancient Rome  are still used today. Some examples are: javelins, artillery, machines, and military belts. Also, the Roman weapons and supplies used in ancient times led us to create and develop the weapons our military uses today.