What was the gladius sword?
Core Q&A Expanded Answer
The gladius was the short stabbing sword used by Roman legionaries, designed for close combat and highly effective in Roman battlefield formations.
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How did the Nantuates, Veragri, and Seduni resist Roman control around 56 BCE?
Which Aquitanian peoples submitted to Rome after Crassus's campaign in 56 BCE?
Which northwestern Gallic peoples resisted Rome under Viridovix in 56 BCE?
Which peoples joined or supported the Veneti against Rome in 56 BCE?
How did the defeat of the Veneti change resistance in coastal Gaul in 56 BCE?
Why did the Veneti lead resistance to Rome in 56 BCE?
What happened to the Aduatuci after they surrendered to Caesar in 57 BCE?
Which Belgic peoples made their major stand against Caesar at the Sabis in 57 BCE?
What happened when Caesar entered the territory of the Ambiani in 57 BCE?
Why did the Bellovaci surrender to Caesar in 57 BCE?