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soldiers

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 * A Roman Soldier was known as a legionary.
 * Roman Soldiers came from all over the Roman Empire
 * Once in the army had to be in it for twenty years.
 * Roman Soldiers were only promoted to be Centurions if they were clever, brave, good fighters and obeyed orders.
 * Roman Soldiers had to carry their own weapons, food and camping and sleeping equipment.
 * They often had to march up to twenty miles a day carrying all this so it was important that they were strong and fit.
 * All trained together and prepared for battle together
 * A Roman soldier's three main weapons was a short sword for stabbing, called a Gladius, a long iron, throwing spear called a Pilum, and a large shield.