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Thracian rhomphaiae clashed in battle against the Roman gladius
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Is it true that Thracian rhomphaiae clashed in battle against the Roman gladius?
Yes. 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. (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thracians
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Wikipedia: Gladius. (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gladius
Discusses historical accounts of Thracian troops utilizing rhomphaia-type weapons against Roman forces.
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history.stackexchange.com: Did the Thracian Rhomphaia ever clash with a Roman Gladius?. (n.d.). history.stackexchange.com. https://history.stackexchange.com/questions/25437/did-the-thracian-rhomphaia-ever-clash-with-a-roman-gladius
Notes that the rhomphaia was a Thracian weapon used in close combat during the relevant historical timeframe.
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en.wikipedia.org: Rhomphaia. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhomphaia
Documents the Battle of Pydna where Roman legions using the gladius fought Macedonian forces including Thracians.
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en.wikipedia.org: Battle of Pydna. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Pydna
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