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The Romans did not beat everyone they fought against. The Parthians, for example, were never fully conquered because of their tactics. In general the Roman Army was so successful because in the Empire it was professional force, it fought as an employment. Legions developed large amounts of battle experience and cohesion since they fought and lived with the same men through most of their service. Additionally, against enemies like the Gauls or Germans, factors such as the Roman use of armour and tactics had a massive effect on tribal warriors who often disdained armour and preferred to charge headlong into their enemy with very little tactical flexibility. The legionary cohort is an extremely flexible tactical unit, it can be detached from the main legionary body to attack the enemy from behind or the flank. This actually occured at the battle of Cynoscephalae in 197BC when the Roman army faced the Macedonian army of Philip V: "Philip's right wing was now on higher ground than the Roman left, and was at first successful against them. His left wing and center, made up of another 8,000 phalangites, however were still disorganized and in marching position, so they had not even formed the phalanx yet, and Flamininus (The Roman commander) sent his elephants charging into them, routing them completely. After breaking through, one of the Roman tribunes took twenty maniples (a smaller division of the legion) and attacked the Macedonian right wing from behind. The Macedonians, although without their long spears, were still in phalanx formation and were unable to reposition themselves as quickly as the Roman maniples. Now surrounded by both wings of the Roman legion, they suffered heavy casualties and soon fled." For Roman defeats see: Hannibal Barca - Battles of Trebia, Trasimene, Cannae. Defeat to the Parthians at Battle of Carrhae. To German tribes see: the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest. To "Greeks" see: Pyrrhus and his campaigns. Specifically the battles of Asculum and Heraclea. Against Gauls see: the battle of the River Allia
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What were the two main types of soldiers in the roman army?
There were the legionaries, who were Roman citizens who fought in the Roman legions and there were auxiliaries who were non-Romans who lived in the Romans Empire and fought in auxiliary troops which supported the legions.
Were the soldiers Roman?
You had to be a Roman citizen to join the Roman legions. The non-Romans from theprovincesof the empire fought as allies in auxiliary troops which supported the legions and provided the bulk of the cavalry. When needed, the Romansalsohired mercenaries.
How were most Roman emperors chosen after Commodus' death?
The throne was sold to the highest bidder and/or the emperors were killed shortly after crowned. Legions fought for their head to be emperors.
What does legions mean?
A legions is a unit of the Roman army made up of about 6,000 soldiers.
Are there 29 roman legions?
There were many more than 29 Roman legions. The exact number is not known as some were formed for a specific purpose and then disbanded or absorbed into other legions. After Actium, Octavian was stuck with having to pay at least 45 legions as Antony's legions defected to him, plus the legions stationed on the European borders. In his book, "Legions of Rome", Stephen Dando-Collins traces the history of 44 known Roman legions.There were many more than 29 Roman legions. The exact number is not known as some were formed for a specific purpose and then disbanded or absorbed into other legions. After Actium, Octavian was stuck with having to pay at least 45 legions as Antony's legions defected to him, plus the legions stationed on the European borders. In his book, "Legions of Rome", Stephen Dando-Collins traces the history of 44 known Roman legions.There were many more than 29 Roman legions. The exact number is not known as some were formed for a specific purpose and then disbanded or absorbed into other legions. After Actium, Octavian was stuck with having to pay at least 45 legions as Antony's legions defected to him, plus the legions stationed on the European borders. In his book, "Legions of Rome", Stephen Dando-Collins traces the history of 44 known Roman legions.There were many more than 29 Roman legions. The exact number is not known as some were formed for a specific purpose and then disbanded or absorbed into other legions. After Actium, Octavian was stuck with having to pay at least 45 legions as Antony's legions defected to him, plus the legions stationed on the European borders. In his book, "Legions of Rome", Stephen Dando-Collins traces the history of 44 known Roman legions.There were many more than 29 Roman legions. The exact number is not known as some were formed for a specific purpose and then disbanded or absorbed into other legions. After Actium, Octavian was stuck with having to pay at least 45 legions as Antony's legions defected to him, plus the legions stationed on the European borders. In his book, "Legions of Rome", Stephen Dando-Collins traces the history of 44 known Roman legions.There were many more than 29 Roman legions. The exact number is not known as some were formed for a specific purpose and then disbanded or absorbed into other legions. After Actium, Octavian was stuck with having to pay at least 45 legions as Antony's legions defected to him, plus the legions stationed on the European borders. In his book, "Legions of Rome", Stephen Dando-Collins traces the history of 44 known Roman legions.There were many more than 29 Roman legions. The exact number is not known as some were formed for a specific purpose and then disbanded or absorbed into other legions. After Actium, Octavian was stuck with having to pay at least 45 legions as Antony's legions defected to him, plus the legions stationed on the European borders. In his book, "Legions of Rome", Stephen Dando-Collins traces the history of 44 known Roman legions.There were many more than 29 Roman legions. The exact number is not known as some were formed for a specific purpose and then disbanded or absorbed into other legions. After Actium, Octavian was stuck with having to pay at least 45 legions as Antony's legions defected to him, plus the legions stationed on the European borders. In his book, "Legions of Rome", Stephen Dando-Collins traces the history of 44 known Roman legions.There were many more than 29 Roman legions. The exact number is not known as some were formed for a specific purpose and then disbanded or absorbed into other legions. After Actium, Octavian was stuck with having to pay at least 45 legions as Antony's legions defected to him, plus the legions stationed on the European borders. In his book, "Legions of Rome", Stephen Dando-Collins traces the history of 44 known Roman legions.
What were the two main types of soldiers in the roman army?
There were the legionaries, who were Roman citizens who fought in the Roman legions and there were auxiliaries who were non-Romans who lived in the Romans Empire and fought in auxiliary troops which supported the legions.
Were the soldiers Roman?
You had to be a Roman citizen to join the Roman legions. The non-Romans from theprovincesof the empire fought as allies in auxiliary troops which supported the legions and provided the bulk of the cavalry. When needed, the Romansalsohired mercenaries.
In 378 ce roman legions were defeated by who?
Roman Legions were defeated in 378 c.e. by who?
Who fought in the servile wars?
Romans against former Roman slaves Romans- Marcus Licinius Crassus, Claudius Glaber, Pompey, Mummius, and several other leaders, Roman legions and militia Slaves- shepherds, herdsman, gladiators, slaves, Spartacus, Crixus, and several other leaders
Where can one find a list of Roman legions?
One can find a list of Roman legions from a variety of places. Wikipedia, UNRV History, Livius, The Org, and many other websites provide a list of Roman legions.
What does legions?
A legions is a unit of the Roman army made up of about 6,000 soldiers.
When did the roman legions leave Britain?
The Roman Legions had finished their staggered withdrawal from Britannia by 410ad
How were most Roman emperors chosen after Commodus' death?
The throne was sold to the highest bidder and/or the emperors were killed shortly after crowned. Legions fought for their head to be emperors.
What does legions mean?
A legions is a unit of the Roman army made up of about 6,000 soldiers.
Are there 29 roman legions?
There were many more than 29 Roman legions. The exact number is not known as some were formed for a specific purpose and then disbanded or absorbed into other legions. After Actium, Octavian was stuck with having to pay at least 45 legions as Antony's legions defected to him, plus the legions stationed on the European borders. In his book, "Legions of Rome", Stephen Dando-Collins traces the history of 44 known Roman legions.There were many more than 29 Roman legions. The exact number is not known as some were formed for a specific purpose and then disbanded or absorbed into other legions. After Actium, Octavian was stuck with having to pay at least 45 legions as Antony's legions defected to him, plus the legions stationed on the European borders. In his book, "Legions of Rome", Stephen Dando-Collins traces the history of 44 known Roman legions.There were many more than 29 Roman legions. The exact number is not known as some were formed for a specific purpose and then disbanded or absorbed into other legions. After Actium, Octavian was stuck with having to pay at least 45 legions as Antony's legions defected to him, plus the legions stationed on the European borders. In his book, "Legions of Rome", Stephen Dando-Collins traces the history of 44 known Roman legions.There were many more than 29 Roman legions. The exact number is not known as some were formed for a specific purpose and then disbanded or absorbed into other legions. After Actium, Octavian was stuck with having to pay at least 45 legions as Antony's legions defected to him, plus the legions stationed on the European borders. In his book, "Legions of Rome", Stephen Dando-Collins traces the history of 44 known Roman legions.There were many more than 29 Roman legions. The exact number is not known as some were formed for a specific purpose and then disbanded or absorbed into other legions. After Actium, Octavian was stuck with having to pay at least 45 legions as Antony's legions defected to him, plus the legions stationed on the European borders. In his book, "Legions of Rome", Stephen Dando-Collins traces the history of 44 known Roman legions.There were many more than 29 Roman legions. The exact number is not known as some were formed for a specific purpose and then disbanded or absorbed into other legions. After Actium, Octavian was stuck with having to pay at least 45 legions as Antony's legions defected to him, plus the legions stationed on the European borders. In his book, "Legions of Rome", Stephen Dando-Collins traces the history of 44 known Roman legions.There were many more than 29 Roman legions. The exact number is not known as some were formed for a specific purpose and then disbanded or absorbed into other legions. After Actium, Octavian was stuck with having to pay at least 45 legions as Antony's legions defected to him, plus the legions stationed on the European borders. In his book, "Legions of Rome", Stephen Dando-Collins traces the history of 44 known Roman legions.There were many more than 29 Roman legions. The exact number is not known as some were formed for a specific purpose and then disbanded or absorbed into other legions. After Actium, Octavian was stuck with having to pay at least 45 legions as Antony's legions defected to him, plus the legions stationed on the European borders. In his book, "Legions of Rome", Stephen Dando-Collins traces the history of 44 known Roman legions.There were many more than 29 Roman legions. The exact number is not known as some were formed for a specific purpose and then disbanded or absorbed into other legions. After Actium, Octavian was stuck with having to pay at least 45 legions as Antony's legions defected to him, plus the legions stationed on the European borders. In his book, "Legions of Rome", Stephen Dando-Collins traces the history of 44 known Roman legions.
What were large units in the roman army called?
They were called legions, with six to ten thousand men, the equivalent of a division in a modern army.
How many world wars were fought with the roman legions?
The Roman empire never faced a 'world war' - not even one within the confines of the Empire. They fought individual wars, one at a time and never faced any one enemy in more than one 'theatre of war'.
