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Why did the Roman legions prefer swords as a primary fighting weapon?

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How is it that Alexander’s phalanx, with long two-handed spears and relatively closer formation and lighter armour/shields than other heavy troops, wasn’t devastated by archery?

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What role did the Roman-Jewish wars play in the rise of early Christianity?

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Was Billy Bishop, the top Canadian ace of WW1, a fraud?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why did the Roman legions prefer swords as a primary fighting weapon?	833
How is it that Alexander’s phalanx, with long two-handed spears and relatively closer formation and lighter armour/shields than other heavy troops, wasn’t devastated by archery?	492
What role did the Roman-Jewish wars play in the rise of early Christianity?	4
Was Billy Bishop, the top Canadian ace of WW1, a fraud?	1