... words of command used. The words of command and salutes used in films are just guesses. All Roman army drill had to be done perfectly, so that men would remember in battle what they had learnt in training. Thirdly, recruits would learn how to handle weapons. This was the most important thing of all. The Romans made up by skill what they lacked in numbers. Training was copied from that once used in schools for gladiators, where every man had to fight for his life. Duties A Legion contained within its ranks troops trained and equipped to perform all kinds of different duties both on and off the battlefield. Although the vast majority of soldiers served as heavy infantry, other legionaries fought as cavalry, archers or light infantry. Other specialised troops operated artillery consisting of torsion guns. The troops were however not solely prepared for combat. Legionaries regularly served as combat engineers ...

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