How did Legionaries use ranged weapons? (Pila and Slings) #shorts #history #rome

Full video: The Roman Legions were famous as heavy infantry who excelled in close quarters combat. Put did you know that they could also fight effectively at range? This would have involved the use of their Pila, a heavy precursor javelin, and Slings, which could hurl lead bullets further than archers. In our latest “Live History“ video collaboration with Imperium Romanum we take a closer look at basic training in the Roman army. Check out more videos in our live history series: “How Did Roman Cataphracts Prepare for War?“ “What was Watchtower Duty like on the Roman Frontier?“ “What was it like to journey beyond Rome’s Rhine Frontier?“