 |
Roman Military Organization
The Roman army was one of the greatest military forces that the world has ever
seen. In ancient times most of the major armies won their victories by
outnumbering their foes, yet the Roman's won their victories mainly because of its
discipline and determination. It was not long before Rome began to enlist a
full-time army and give them generous wages. The peasant-farmer would become a
full-time soldier and would enlist for sometimes 20 years becoming very skilled in
war.
The New Legions
The army was well organized with a strict chain of command. The army was
broken down into legions of 6,000 men. Each legion was self sufficient and supplied
their own workers necessory for survival during long campaigns without having
to return home to Rome for supplies. Doctors, nurses, engineers, metalworkers
and many more workers would travel with its legion.
(note: more about the Roman army and its legions in part 2 of this series)
The History of Rome - Part One 743 - 136 B.C. © Bible History Online (http://www.bible-history.com) |