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Why Roman javelins were engineered to bend on impact.
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00:00Roman legionaries hurl thousands of deadly iron spears into charging enemy battle lines.
00:05Standard combat tactics demand heavy metal weapons remain completely rigid to pierce wooden shields effectively.
00:12Common Sense says a sturdy spear shaft guarantees maximum lethal penetration against armored opponents.
00:19Engineers crafted a soft iron neck that violently bends upon impact so enemies cannot throw it back.
00:25This brilliant design flaw instantly ruins enemy defenses while Roman legionaries hurl thousands of deadly iron spears.

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