Weapons of the Barbarians
- Episode aired Sep 7, 2003
During the height of the Roman Empire Celtic and Germanic tribes were no match for the Roman Legion. But over the centuries the barbarians' weapons and tactics improved. Most important, howe... Read allDuring the height of the Roman Empire Celtic and Germanic tribes were no match for the Roman Legion. But over the centuries the barbarians' weapons and tactics improved. Most important, however, the composition and armament of the Roman Legions changed. This program explains the ... Read allDuring the height of the Roman Empire Celtic and Germanic tribes were no match for the Roman Legion. But over the centuries the barbarians' weapons and tactics improved. Most important, however, the composition and armament of the Roman Legions changed. This program explains the weapons and tactics that lead the barbarians to victory.