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 ** Roman Military and Weapons **

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Would you fight and defend Rome? Are you willing you risk your life to keep you country safe? Originally, only property owners could serve in the military, but since the 1st century B.C. on anyone could join or serve; no women could join the military though. The military it isn’t easy, you have to be specially trained. With that training you are expected to carry your own shield and camping equipment. You are also expected to march 20 miles a day with your armor on. What did they have for armor, you ask? They wore a scutum, which is a shield about 40 inches tall and about 30 inches wide. This shield curved around the soldier’s body to give protection. They have gladius, which is a sword about 18-24 inches long. Red battle cloak, sandals, and helmets are also apart of their armor. The main part of their armor is called lorica segmentata, which is made out of iron. The Roman military soldiers fight and trained together. When they march into a battle, they would march in flexible line with their shields next to each other. They worked together and protected each other. If an enemy shot, they would raise their shields above their heads, forming a roof, for a protection. This was called a testudo, which means tortoise. The thing that hasn’t and probably won’t change in an army or military is the soldiers become like family. They learn to protect and watch out for each other. They will train together and unfortunately die, together. 

**Roman Army **

**Roman Armor **