Mark Anthony Weapons
Gladius: This was one of the longest used weapons in the Roman Army. In actuality, the word Gladius was just a basic term to describe any kind of sword, and it was the basis of the word Gladiator. The weapon itself was almost 18 inches long, and had a tapered point that made it great for stabbing. Despite it's thrusting abilities, the Gladius can also cut and slice very well. The handle of the weapon was made out of corrugated bone (more than likely animal) that was ridged for individual fingers, and had a round pommel to keep the hand from sliding off.
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Pilum Javelin: A good weapon up close, and a great weapon to be used at range. The Pilum was composed of a medium sized wooden shaft, and a length of iron with a small pyramid-shaped head. This brought the weapon's length to 6.6 feet long, and the weight ranged from 4.4 to 11 pounds. Although a user could throw the Pilum up to a maximum distance of 100 feet, it was really effective from 50 to 65 feet. What is most interesting about this weapon was that the metal section was designed to bend and break once it hit something, disabling any attempt for an opponent to throw it back.
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Roman Bow & Arrow: Woe to anyone who was in a siege with the Romans. The Romans used a composite bow that was primarily composed of a single piece of wood, and supported with leather. The bow was rather large, as it was almost 6 feet long from one tip to the other. The bow also had an impressive draw weight, measuring in from 30 pounds to 60 pounds. The arrows shot from this bow generally had iron tips, which easily pierced most armors of that time.
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Roman Breastplate: The Lorica Segementata was the most common type of armor in the Roman Army. Worn over a tunic (which was always red), the breastplate was made of several pieces of iron, tied together with leather string. This made the armor very light to wear, and allowed for a good degree of flexibility, not to mention offering an equally good amount of protection.
http://www.armorvenue.com/lorica-segmentata-steel-hooks.html
Darius the Great Weapons
Khoplesh: A very strange looking sword when first examined, the Khoplesh is also a deadly sword. Typically 20 to 24 inches in length (there were also smaller versions), this one-edged sword had the unique feature of having a hook at the top of the weapon. This hook was used to grip a shield and pull it away, or to disarm opponents. Although the Khoplesh was first made of bronze, iron was later used to create a sturdier & deadlier blade.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khopesh
Egyptian Spear: Although not as important among New Kingdom Egyptians, the spear was still a valued weapon among charioteers and horse riders. The earliest examples were short and javelin-like, and so in that regard could possibly be compared to the Pilum. Bronze was the metal most often used, as it was cheap and easy to produce, but Iron eventually replaced Bronze somewhere down the line.
(Read the Spear section)
http://www.reshafim.org.il/ad/egypt/weapons/edged_weapons.htm
Egyptian Bow & Arrow: The main weapon of the Egyptains, the bow & arrow was just as important during war as it was when hunting. Originally a single-curve bow, a composite example was later used due to it's easier handling. Construction of a Egyptian composite bow was also easier, as the single bow the earlier Egyptians used required much more maintenance. Even the arrows changed over time, as they started out with Flint tips, then Bronze, and finally Iron.
(Read the Bow & Arrow section)
http://www.reshafim.org.il/ad/egypt/weapons/missiles.htm
Scale Armor: Because of Africa's extreme temperatures, little armor was worn. Soldiers, for instance, rarely if ever wore any kind of armor. The exception to this rule were the Pharaohs of Egypt, who wore scale armor shirts. Made from Bronze, the scale shirt covered the entire torso, but not the legs. They were protected by the chariot that the Pharaoh rode in.
(Read the Body Armor section)
http://www.reshafim.org.il/ad/egypt/weapons/armour.htm
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