Didn't know it was called a pilum, but the description you gave for its use is exactly what one of my history teachers taught us in high school.

You have to remember that in those days, a teacher wouldn't lose their job for teaching about "weapons" in school.

I always thought the center shaft was a bendable metal. Glad you "straightened" me out about that.

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