Uploaded April 2023 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
The Romans used a pilum or a version of it for hundreds of years and it was used to harass the enemy from a distance and help break up shield walls and formations just before fighting lines clashed and it was very effective. But how far could a legionary throw one?
I cannot throw well, but Michael Allison throws javelin for Team GB; he can throw! So I have recruited him again to throw for me wearing no armour (like skirmishers), just a mail shirt and wearing the mail and holding a shield. Running and standing.
The first Pilum film with Michael is here youtu.be/RLmNQLZgdew
For commissions and custom work todsworkshop.com
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For merch todsworkshop.creator-spring.com
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Many thanks to Michael Allison instagram.com/m.f.s.allison/?igshid=ZDdkNTZiNTM
Many thanks to Adam Rudling for lending the pilum and shield
The Romans used a pilum or a version of it for hundreds of years and it was used to harass the enemy from a distance and help break up shield walls and formations just before fighting lines clashed and it was very effective. But how far could a legionary throw one?
I cannot throw well, but Michael Allison throws javelin for Team GB; he can throw! So I have recruited him again to throw for me wearing no armour (like skirmishers), just a mail shirt and wearing the mail and holding a shield. Running and standing.
The first Pilum film with Michael is here youtu.be/RLmNQLZgdew
For commissions and custom work todsworkshop.com
For budget medieval weaponry of fantastic accuracy and value todcutler.com
For merch todsworkshop.creator-spring.com
For those who enjoyed Arrows vs Armour todtodeschini.com
Many thanks to Michael Allison instagram.com/m.f.s.allison/?igshid=ZDdkNTZiNTM
Many thanks to Adam Rudling for lending the pilum and shield
