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Gladius Hispaniensis
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The Gladius Hispaniensis, or Spanish sword, was a shortsword developed on the Iberian peninsula. It's superior strength and deadly effectiveness was noted by ancient contemporaries, and by 200 BC it was fast becoming the standard sword in Rome's legions. It was straight bladed, double-edged and tapered to an abrupt point. Despite being short... [continue reading]
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