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| − | [[File:Soliferrum.jpg|thumb|300px|right]]The '''Soliferrum''' is an Iberian throwing spear. It was the Medium-Range weapon of [[Hannibal Barca]] |
+ | [[File:Soliferrum.jpg|thumb|300px|right]]The '''Soliferrum '''(from Latin ''solos,'' "only" + ''ferrum,'' "iron") is an Iberian throwing spear. It was the Medium-Range weapon of [[Hannibal Barca]] |
==Description== |
==Description== |
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The soliferreum was a heavy javelin forged from a single piece of iron, and was usually 1.5 to 2 meters in length. The barbed speartip was narrow so as to pierce through shields and armor. |
The soliferreum was a heavy javelin forged from a single piece of iron, and was usually 1.5 to 2 meters in length. The barbed speartip was narrow so as to pierce through shields and armor. |
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==Uses== |
==Uses== |
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| − | Like other javelins, the soliferrum was thrown in volleys to disorganize the enemy formation before advancing for close quarters combat. It could also be thrown from horseback, as shown in the test. |
+ | Like other javelins, the soliferrum was thrown in volleys to disorganize the enemy formation before advancing for close quarters combat. It could also be thrown from horseback, as shown in the test. The weight and density of the weapon's iron shaft, coupled with the narrow tip gave it excellent armor-piercing capability at close range. |
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Revision as of 22:53, 3 September 2011
The Soliferrum (from Latin solos, "only" + ferrum, "iron") is an Iberian throwing spear. It was the Medium-Range weapon of Hannibal Barca
Description
The soliferreum was a heavy javelin forged from a single piece of iron, and was usually 1.5 to 2 meters in length. The barbed speartip was narrow so as to pierce through shields and armor.
Uses
Like other javelins, the soliferrum was thrown in volleys to disorganize the enemy formation before advancing for close quarters combat. It could also be thrown from horseback, as shown in the test. The weight and density of the weapon's iron shaft, coupled with the narrow tip gave it excellent armor-piercing capability at close range.