Weapons Of History - (american martial arts book) The Gladius
April 9th, 2008
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The Roman Gladius (or shortsword) is the perfect example of the way weapons technology advanced steadily away from dependence on man’s natural ability toward the idea of such technology being a way to equalize a struggle with an opponent whose natural abilities are better. The emphasis on superior technology, coupled with superior techniques and education enabled the Roman army to make an average man as effective or more effective than a stronger, faster man. Picture two cavemen in a battle with the big, stereotypical clubs of the cartoons.
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