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     Roman Soldier

HOME AQUEDUCTS ROADS EMPEROR ENTERTAINMENT DAILY LIFE If you were a Roman solider your life might be harder then you think. Being a roman soldier was like being in the military.   Enduring Impact In Ancient Rome being a roman soldier was like being in the Army. Both of these things involved serving for the country and fighting for your rights. Also being in the Military or Army you were fighting for protection. An Ancient Roman soldier and fighting in the army took a big part in todays society and the ancient society. Soldiers expected to serve a term of six years. They could re-up for a period of 16 years. Once a soldier served his initial term he could be recalled to service. Augustus increased the term to 16 years. Once a soldier reached there 20th year they could retire. By the time of the civil wars, Roman soldiers had come to regard stipendium. Stipendium would not cover expenses. Soldiers couldn’t marry. Most had common wives and children. After soldiers retire they usually settled down where they served and got formally married. Some of the armor they wore might have been made of leather and metal on the inside.

