Roman Swords

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Ancient Roman swords were a fundamental element of Ancient Roman weapons and in many ways a fundamental element of their success in war. The short Gladius which they borrowed from the Etruscans and Spaniards was integral to their close-quarter battle tactics. Longer sword types were more useful for the cavalry.

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Roman Swords

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