I'm writing a historical novel set during the revolt after the death of Herod, and I've got a situation where a unit of Roman archers led by a Jewish centurion get into a potential standoff with the shepherds of Athronghes. This happens early in the story, so both main protagonists survive (the centurion is called Pantera and eventually dies in Germany). He's an experienced soldier, but the shepherds have expert slingers.
How do the two sides size each other up? Am I right in thinking that slings have a range advantage, so the archers lose if they can't close the distance, but they win if they can catch the shepherds in a concentration?
I might at some stage write a one-on-one sling v bow duel, but I'm not sure yet who would be involved and which weapon the hero should have.
How do the two sides size each other up? Am I right in thinking that slings have a range advantage, so the archers lose if they can't close the distance, but they win if they can catch the shepherds in a concentration?
I might at some stage write a one-on-one sling v bow duel, but I'm not sure yet who would be involved and which weapon the hero should have.