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The gladius hispaniensis or Spanish short sword which originated in Iberia but was famously adopted by the Roman army. (Re-enactment display of Roman Army Tactics Scarborough Castle, UK)
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Friel, D. (2016, December 12). Gladius Hispaniensis. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6128/gladius-hispaniensis/
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Friel, David. "Gladius Hispaniensis." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified December 12, 2016. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6128/gladius-hispaniensis/.
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Friel, David. "Gladius Hispaniensis." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 12 Dec 2016. Web. 21 Dec 2024.
