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Category: Roman Military
The Roman military was the most successful and powerful in history, dominating the Western world for over a thousand years. The size, strength and organization of their infantry force wouldn’t be equaled again for another thousand years. The Romans believed themselves to be descendents of Mars, literally the sons of the war god. They were a proud and uncompromising people who above all else excelled at the art of warfare.
Roman Castra – How Legionaries Built and Lived in their Fortresses
Legionaries Built and Lived Our animated historical documentary series on the evolution of Roman armies and tactics continues with a[…]
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Roman Legionary’s Clothing, Armour and Equipment
Clothing, Armour and Equipment Placidus is a Roman soldier, stationed in the legion’s camp of Noviomagus along the Rhine. In[…]
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Roman War Tactics – Awesome Mind Blowing ✪ Military History Channel
Roman War Tactics The entire foundation of Roman infantry tactics was the idea that by keeping troops in order, one[…]
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Why did Romania Switch Sides in WW2
Romania Switched Sides At the start of the war Romania was allied and Poland and pro-British. … Romanian forces fought[…]
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Brutal Realities of Life in the Roman Legions
Life in the Roman Legions In the early Roman Kingdom “legion” may have meant the entire Roman army but sources[…]
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Julius Caesar : Rubicon to Rome
Rubicon to Rome This video describes the the campaign of Julius Caesar in Italy, from January to March 49 BC,[…]
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Caesar in Britain (55 B.C.E.)
Caesar in Britain Julius Caesar first landed in Britain on August 26th, 55 BC, but it was almost another hundred[…]
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The Roman Legion’s best Battle Formation : the Testudo Formation
The Testudo Formation In Ancient Roman warfare, the testudo or tortoise formation was a type of shield wall formation commonly used by the Roman Legions during[…]
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Top 10 Horrifying Facts about the Roman Legions
Horrifying Facts 10. Their Military Training 9. Discipline through fear 8. The Decimation 7. Weapons and Armor 6. Battle Tactics[…]
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