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Roman Legionary
Definition by Donald L. Wasson

Roman Legionary

The Roman legionary was a well-trained and disciplined foot soldier, fighting as part of a professional well-organized unit, the legion (Latin: legio), established by the Marian Reforms. While major tactical changes appeared during the final...
Roman Legionary from Legio XI Claudia
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Roman Legionary from Legio XI Claudia

Roman legionary from Legio XI Claudia, 2nd-3rd century CE. Silistra Museum of History, Bulgaria.
Roman Legionary Kit
Image by Carole Raddato

Roman Legionary Kit

A reconstruction of a Roman legionary's kit from the 1st century CE. (Museum und Park Kalkriese, Germany)
Roman Armor & Weapons
Article by Donald L. Wasson

Roman Armor & Weapons

From the days of the hoplites through the creation of the legionary until the fall of the Roman Empire in the west, the Roman army remained a feared opponent, and the Roman legionary's weapons and armor, albeit with minor modifications, remained...
Officers of the Roman Army
Article by Donald L. Wasson

Officers of the Roman Army

With the appearance of the legionary, the Roman army was able to maintain a vast empire that totally embraced the Mediterranean Sea. Although the success of the army rested on the backs of the foot-soldiers and cavalry, there were others...
Roman Army
Definition by James Lloyd

Roman Army

The Roman army, famed for its discipline, organisation, and innovation in both weapons and tactics, allowed Rome to build and defend a huge empire which for centuries would dominate the Mediterranean world and beyond. Overview The Roman...
Principia of the Legionary Base at Lambaesis
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Principia of the Legionary Base at Lambaesis

The legionary base at Lambaesis in modern-day Algeria was founded shortly before Hadrian's (r. 117-138 CE) visit to the North African provinces in 128 CE. It was the camp of the third legion (Legio III Augusta). The camp covered an area of...
Groma of the Legionary Base at Lambaesis
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Groma of the Legionary Base at Lambaesis

The legionary base at Lambaesis in modern-day Algeria was founded shortly before Hadrian's (r. 117-138 CE) visit to the North African provinces in 128 CE. It was the camp of the third legion (Legio III Augusta). The camp covered an area of...
Silver Denarius Depicting Legionary Eagle
Image by The Trustees of the British Museum

Silver Denarius Depicting Legionary Eagle

Silver denarius depicting Victory on one side and a Roman legionary standard topped with an eagle on the other. Minted in Massalia, 82 BCE.
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Legionary Kit

U.S. Army Special Forces 'Green Beret' combat veteran, Discovery Channel presenter and survivalist Mykel Hawke takes a look at the kind of equipment every Roman legionary was sent to war with over 1,500 years ago. How does it stack up to...
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