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The Roman Army
The Roman Army had 4 different parts to it.
Each part was called a ‘legion’, and each
legion had 5,000 soldiers in it.
Soldiers in the Roman Army wore metal
armour and a helmet for protection. The
helmets sometimes looked like this:
Soldiers used swords, spears, bows and
arrows.
When the Army won a battle, they took
treasure from the enemy for themselves.
A soldier spent 20 years in the army.
Soldiers in Battle
To join the army, Romans had to be very fit
and healthy.
Soldiers were not allowed to get married.
In battle, soldiers would throw their spears
first.
Next, they would fight with their swords whilst
using their shields.
In the army, ALL orders had to be obeyed.
If a soldier ran away from a battle, there was a
change he could be shot and killed.
Soldiers would sometimes have to march 20
MILES a day!
WANTED!
Soldiers for the roman Army
To get this job, you have to Be very fit and healthy.
March 20 miles in 5 hours.
Be able to throw a javelin.
Be able to fight with a sword and
use a shield.
Swim across rivers while still
wearing heavy armour.
Be able to stay calm during a
battle.