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This could be a question open to debate. Some will say the most important soldier was the common infantryman, afterall he was the one who did the fighting and digging. Others will say it was a good general who knew military tactics. Julius Caesar considered his centurions the most important because they were on the front lines and knew the strength and temperaments of the troops. In fact, he was criticized for having centurions present at battle planning meetings and listening to their input.

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