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Da Weapons and Supplies of a Roman Soldier

If you get drafted into the Roman army, one of the most successful armies in history, then you need to learn a couple of things first. The leaders of the armies had a Mohawk-like piece of hair on their helmet called a crest. This is so you can follow them when you are in a large group. They carried a pack that weighed ninety pounds or more. In the pack, was a ditch digger, a small pack for personal items, wool cloak, and a leather bottle for water or wine. The Roman soldiers had iron helmets to protect their head face and neck. The clever design allowed protection with no loss of vision or hearing. Their chest protector was strips of metal held together with leather. They were very heavy, and soldiers helped each other put them on. They wore tunic under armor to protect their body. The soldiers always wore a belt, made of strips of leather hanging to protect the groin. The last things that they wore were sandals to stop their feet from hurting when they walk long distances. Their weapon arsenal consisted of a dagger, a short sword, and a long spear with a narrow point to pierce enemies and shields. The Roman military also had catapults called ballista. This is everything that you need to know to survive the Roman military. In modern day times there are still armies around the world protecting their country.

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