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A Roman soldier usually wore one of three armor sets: the Lorica Hamata, Lorica Squamata, or the Lorica Segmentata. The Lorica Segmentata had a red internal tunic with an iron breast, back and shoulder plate on top of it. There was also a kilt to protect the pelvis and upper half of the legs.

They had a large red/gold tower shield (Scutum), a helmet (Galea), two Javelins, a shortsword (Gladius), a dagger (Pugio), a pair of heavy sandals (Caligae), a marching pack (Sarcina), fourteen days of food and a waterskin.

Because of the technology the Romans had, their soldiers' fighting skill and superior numbers, Rome stood as a powerful nation and its influence spread throughout much of Europe and northern Africa. Many languages in Europe come from the Latin language, English for example, and the Coliseum was once a Wonder of the World.