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The ancient Roman legions were extremely successful in wars. Their legion formations were unique in the ancient world, and their design often defeated many nations and enemies of Rome. Rome was also excellent in siege tactics and in building fortifications.

Much of the Roman success was based on strict discipline, and practicing maneuvers even when there were no wars at hand.

ancient Rome was also excellent in building forts and weapons like spears that when thrown at an enemy, could not be thrown back at them as their design was to collapse the head of the spear.

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