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Thracian rhomphaiae clashed in battle against the Roman gladius
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Historical records and modern consensus confirm that Thracian warriors using the rhomphaia engaged in battles against Roman legionaries equipped with the gladius during conflicts such as the Macedonian Wars.

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Wikipedia: Thracians
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Wikipedia: Gladius
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history.stackexchange.com: Did the Thracian Rhomphaia ever clash with a Roman Gladius?
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Discusses historical accounts of Thracian troops utilizing rhomphaia-type weapons against Roman forces.
en.wikipedia.org: Rhomphaia
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Notes that the rhomphaia was a Thracian weapon used in close combat during the relevant historical timeframe.
en.wikipedia.org: Battle of Pydna
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Documents the Battle of Pydna where Roman legions using the gladius fought Macedonian forces including Thracians.
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