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The Roman Army: Legions, Wars and Campaigns: A Military History of the World's First Superpower from the Rise of the Republic and the Might of the Emp

The Roman Army: Legions, Wars and Campaigns: A Military History of the World's First Superpower from the Rise of the Republic and the Might of the Emp
This authoritative, fact-filled history traces the growth of the Roman army from its early days as an unpaid citizen's militia to its establishment as a world-conquering professional force. Over 200 photographs, specially commissioned battle plans, maps and original artworks demonstrate the aggressive military power of Rome. The detailed and engaging text shows that the Roman army was notorious for its tough discipline and rigorous demands.



Caesar's Legion: The Epic Saga of Julius Caesar's Elite Tenth Legion and the Armies of Rome by Stephen Dando-Collins,
Caesar's Legion: The Epic Saga of Julius Caesar's Elite Tenth Legion and the Armies of Rome by Stephen Dando-Collins,
PRAISE FOR Caesar’ s Legion " A unique and splendidly researched story, following the trials and triumphs of Julius Caesar’ s Legio X– arguably the most famous legion of its day– from its activation to the slogging battle of Munda and from Thapsus, Caesar’ s tactical masterpiece, to the grim siege of the Jewish fortress of Masada. More than a mere unit account, it incorporates the history of Rome and the Roman army at the height of their power and gory glory.Many military historians consider Caesar’ s legions the world’ s most efficient infantry before the arrival of gunpowder. This book shows why. Written in readable, popular style, Caesar’ s Legion is a must for military buffs andanyone interested in Roman history at a critical point in European civilization." – T. R.



Roman legion - The Roman legion (from Latin legio, from legere - "to collect") was the basic military unit of ancient Rome. It consisted of about 5,000 to 6,000 (later 8,000) infantry soldiers and several hundred auxiliary cavalrymen and ranged troops, typically skirmishers.

Centurion (Roman army) - A centurion (Latin: centurio; Greek: hekatontarchos) was a professional officer of the Roman army. In the Roman infantry, centurions commanded a centuria (century) of between 60 and 160 men, depending on force strength and whether or not the unit was part of the First Cohort.

Roman army formations - The ancient Roman army was highly successful.

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