Novak-weapons

http://romansurvivalguide.wikispaces.com/Novak (to home page) A Roman soldier's most trusted friends are his weapons, some of the common weapons and armor you will see are: short stabbing swords,which were used for very short-range combat. long spears, used for throwing long distances, and who's points could piece through armor with relative ease. long sheilds that curved around their bodies, soldiers were trained to use these sheilds and move as one to make an almost unpierceable "sheild," there were different formations that they used depending on the situation. the armor and helmets were also a reliable from of protection. Also, when you are traveling don't expect somone else to carry your stuff: it is required that you carry all your food, weapons, and equipment while on the move.