CLST 101 Lecture Notes - Roman Navy
22 Jun 2013
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During the empire there was the use of a longer sword. Soldiers now wore trousers, and the shield had the greek letters for christ. The helmet was now made by joining two halves, as they were less expensive, but they were not as protective. The standard-bearers always had an eagle on the standard and a hand as well as a military flag. The standard-bearers had the skin of an animal on their helmet, with the paws going on their shoulders. Stabbing was the way to kill the enemy, not slashing. Romans used the testudo (tortoise) formation to attack a city: it protects the soldiers because they have their shields protecting their chests and heads. The saddle of the cavalrymen was four-horned. Marching-camps were essential for the soldiers to stop and rest. If enemies from the outside tried to throw missiles into the camps, all of the tents were far enough to not get hit.
