Roman Legionaries practiced for years to throwing the pilum. Michael Allison throws javelin for Team GB; he can throw! But can he hit a Charging Barbarian? Would this weapon break up shield walls and formations just before fighting lines clashed? And will the barbarian's shield save him?

The Roman Author: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegetius

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First and second films in this series    • Throwing a Pilum - How far can a Pro ...   and    • Throwing a Pilum in Armour - How far ...  

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Many thanks to Michael Allison https://www.instagram.com/m.f.s.allis...

Many thanks to Adam Rudling for lending the pilum and shield