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Home Colosseum Aqueducts Slave Life Augustus Caeser Roads Weapons and Supplies of a Roman Soldier The Roman military was one of the greatest of all time. Just think of all the land that they conquered. You can thank the Romans supplies for their victories. The Romans had very sophisticated supplies. Some of which were their weapons. One of them was the double bladed dagger called a pagio, which was used for very close combat. They carried spears called javelins, which were top heavy, which would bend when pulled out of an enemy shield. Agladius, a short Roman sword, was a great weapon to use in battle. It was a copy of a different sword used by the Spaniards. The Romans used to carry thrusting spears that could pierce enemy shields, but it was replaced by the javelin. Another important topic is their supplies. They carried turf cutters that allowed them to make turf ramparts. They carried a leather canteen that carried water or wine so they wouldn’t get dehydrated. They also carried a mattock for digging ditches. They wore armor made from metal strips tied together by leather strips which was flexible but heavy. They wore a belt, called a cingulum, on his tunic at all times. It gave protection to his groin and intimidated enemies. They wore military sandals that were as important as his armor. It was strong, provided ventilation, and allowed them to carry weight easier. 