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Life of a Roman Soldier
 Roman Soldiers were some of the best in the world. If you were a Roman Soldier you would be in a legion of 4,000 men or a century of 80 men. If you were in a legion, you were a legionaire (AKA: Grunt) IF you were in a century, you were a centurion. These ranks are similar to modern Privates and Luitenants. It would be best to get to know the soldiers near you because you need to depend on each other. You should also accept the fact that you're already dead because your chances of surival are very slim. You had special gear that you depended on with your life. This gear included a 13 pound shield, 10 inch dagger known as a gladius, specially designed helmet, and a leather tent. If you chicken out and run from battle, you will bew beaten to death and/or crucified. You would be on the road for diffirent conquests very often, for Rome was constantly expanding. Since you never settled down, you may have to marry locals of diffirent contries. Your wife might even not be a Roman citizen!

media type="youtube" key="nJQ7Uz0uGUA" height="344" width="425" Roman Tactics and Manuevers The soldiers in gray/green armor are the centurions. The soldiers in red are the legionaires.