Do you know why the Romans had a multi wood shaft bundled spear with a thin bendable shaft with spear point protruding from the bundle and one of the primary ways it was used?
Hmm. Nope. I'm familiar with the pilum, but it only had a single wooden shaft. They were intended to pierce shield and/or armor, be difficult to withdraw, and bend from its own weight once embedded. They were thus an entanglement and if they were able to be withdrawn, were useless for the duration of the engagement - too bent to be effectively thrown back at the Romans. Clever, and very suited for the Roman tactics.
Do tell about the other Roman gadget - I'm not familiar with it.
Tom
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