EkstrandMyerslifeofaromansoldier

The reason Rome reached such power and and success was the strength of their army. in Romes beginning soldiers were called away from their farms for duty, but later on roman soldiers would be on full time duty. sections of the army were called legions. 8 soldiers would share an outpost together 10 of these groups made up a legion. the life wasn't a walk in the park much like our military today, a general could have a soldiers head choped off in a blink of an eye for not fallowing orders. for many poor Romans the army was a way out of poverty. you got food, water and shelter. after 25 years you could retire from the army. soldiers would constantly be on the move going from outpost to outpost guarding rome. many soldiers had girlfriends for they could not marry. the roman army was swift, powerful and organized. to be a part of it was big. you could walk in to a small village or city and be respected by everyone their. the typical roman soldiers uniform would consist of: Bronze helmet, iron mail breast plate, iron/leather leg and arm guards, belt, cloth tunic, cloth pants, and leaather boots. Soldiers would carry a large round shild with, a sword, dagger, and javilin or spear.