Weapons+and+Supplies

  Weapons and Supplies   Weapons and supplies are a big part of a Roman Soldier’s life. A Roman soldier carried shields, swords, daggers, spears, and javelins. The Roman shield was made from double or triple plywood and edged with copper. The shields were curved and usually oval or rectangular. The shields were only carried in their left hand. The soldiers used a long, double edged sword which they carried on their right side. Interesting Facts:  °  The soldiers used various techniques for defense like the tortoise: this where they lock their shields together to make the formation which is similar to a shape of a tortoise  °  The Romans also used the catapult which was invented by a citizen of Greece