The Roman army was professional and a career lasted 16 years at first, and later 25 years. Therefore, it received thorough and continuous training and military drills were routine.
They were highly disciplined, with intelligent and effective commanders, were issued good quality equipment, and were well trained in the use of their equipment and effective combat formations and manoeuvres. The Romans also made a point of learning as much as they could about their enemies prior to engaging them in combat so they could take advantages of the enemies weaknesses and take contingencies against their strengths.Of course this was not always the case, most of the major defeats of the Roman army can be traced to failures of one or more of these factors.
They had a good Army
they had a good army and have good leaders.
rome need an army
The Roman army was the greatest fighting machine that the world had ever seen. Yes, you could say that they were good at fighting.
To be accepted into the Roman army you had to be a free male in good health both physically and mentally.
The Roman army became weakened because of lack of discipline, lack of good generals and officers and lack of battle experience.
The Roman army was unable to resist the invading armies due to internal weakness. Not only did they not have good commanders, but the men themselves were reluctant to fight. Some troops refused even to wear their armor because it was too uncomfortable. The famous training and discipline that made the Roman army almost invincible, had eroded.The Roman army was unable to resist the invading armies due to internal weakness. Not only did they not have good commanders, but the men themselves were reluctant to fight. Some troops refused even to wear their armor because it was too uncomfortable. The famous training and discipline that made the Roman army almost invincible, had eroded.The Roman army was unable to resist the invading armies due to internal weakness. Not only did they not have good commanders, but the men themselves were reluctant to fight. Some troops refused even to wear their armor because it was too uncomfortable. The famous training and discipline that made the Roman army almost invincible, had eroded.The Roman army was unable to resist the invading armies due to internal weakness. Not only did they not have good commanders, but the men themselves were reluctant to fight. Some troops refused even to wear their armor because it was too uncomfortable. The famous training and discipline that made the Roman army almost invincible, had eroded.The Roman army was unable to resist the invading armies due to internal weakness. Not only did they not have good commanders, but the men themselves were reluctant to fight. Some troops refused even to wear their armor because it was too uncomfortable. The famous training and discipline that made the Roman army almost invincible, had eroded.The Roman army was unable to resist the invading armies due to internal weakness. Not only did they not have good commanders, but the men themselves were reluctant to fight. Some troops refused even to wear their armor because it was too uncomfortable. The famous training and discipline that made the Roman army almost invincible, had eroded.The Roman army was unable to resist the invading armies due to internal weakness. Not only did they not have good commanders, but the men themselves were reluctant to fight. Some troops refused even to wear their armor because it was too uncomfortable. The famous training and discipline that made the Roman army almost invincible, had eroded.The Roman army was unable to resist the invading armies due to internal weakness. Not only did they not have good commanders, but the men themselves were reluctant to fight. Some troops refused even to wear their armor because it was too uncomfortable. The famous training and discipline that made the Roman army almost invincible, had eroded.The Roman army was unable to resist the invading armies due to internal weakness. Not only did they not have good commanders, but the men themselves were reluctant to fight. Some troops refused even to wear their armor because it was too uncomfortable. The famous training and discipline that made the Roman army almost invincible, had eroded.
There were three 30km marches each month. On each march the legionary would carry 25 kilos of equipment New recruits were given shields and swords twice as heavy as the real thing!
You had to enlist. If you were a Roman citizen between the ages of 18 and 25 and in good mental and physical health, you were in. If you were not a citizen and wanted to join, you would be in the auxilia, with the benefit or Roman citizenship when your service was over.
The Roman army was so successful due to their discipline and training. The discipline was to follow orders (obviously) and their training was not only in the use of their weapons, but also a psychological one. Their officers told them that they were superior to their enemies, that they were Romans and therefore could not lose. The omens or signs that were taken before each encounter were always good and even if they lost a battle, they would come back and win the war because the gods were with them.
leadership and good training