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How did ancient Mediterranean armies maintain supplies despite attritional equipment losses? Was a sword, shield, or spear that actually met an enemy expected to last more than one battle? How did large armies manage to rearm during long conflicts without modern mass production?

by /u/screwyoushadowban in /r/AskHistorians

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