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The Roman Army or a Soldier’s Life in The
Roman Army
•This is how the
Roman Army
would stand when
they had to fight in
a battle.
Facts on Roman’s Army
• For many poor Romans, a career in
the army was inviting.
• During the Republic, the army was
called up during times of trouble.
• The army was spilt into large groups
known as legions.
• The life of a Roman
soldier was very
difficult. The men were
disciplined by flogging.
The general could even
have a soldier beheaded
for not following orders.
Deserters got their right
hands cut off.
• Soldiers had to carry a huge amount
of gear. Marching with so much to
carry was hard on the men. After a
long day's march the men would
have to make camp. This consisted
of digging a ditch around the outside
of the camp.
What the solder wore
• The Roman soldier dressed in a helmet,
mail breastplate, leg and arm guards, belt,
tunic, and boots.
• The Roman helmet was made of iron,
bronze, or brass. The mail breastplate of
the Roman soldier was made from iron.
The shoulders were reinforced. Rings ran
horizontally around the body. These rings
were wired together then sewed to a
fabric or leather backing.
Solder Weapons
• The Roman soldier carried shields,
swords, daggers, spears, and
javelins. The Roman shield was made
from double or triple plywood and
edged with copper. Shields were
carried in the soldiers left hands.
Training
• The first thing the soldiers were taught to
do, was to march. The historian Vegetius
tells us that it was seen as of greatest
importance to the Roman army that its
soldiers could march at speed.
Any army which would be split up by
stragglers at the back or soldiers trundling
along at differing speeds would be
vulnerable to attack.
More facts on Roman Army
• The Roman army was very powerful
and so it helped a lot in conquering
the lands and provinces. The Army
had different ranking soldiers
commanded by the Emperor. There
wer 5 thousand solders in a legion.