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Modern day Roman legionary

Theo Anderson trains to become a Roman legionary.

R oman legionaries were well-trained, disciplined, and brutal. These professional fighting machines bore the brunt of the battle and made the Roman army one of the most successful fighting forces in history. Respected by the people and feared by its enemies, their victories -- numerous and frequent -- brought personal honor and glory to Rome.



Interactive Zone: Battle Barbarians

Barbarians are invading the Roman frontier! Command your legion with a strategy using the pilum. Choose carefully -- your plan can could bring triumph or defeat.

Battle Barbarians

Meet the Warriors Where are our frontline troops recruited from, those brave professionals, always holding fort in Germany or in the Middle East? -- Juvenalis, writer, c.55 AD - C.140 AD
Modern day Roman legionaries
Can modern day warriors - policemen, firefighters, and U.S. Air Force soldiers -- learn to fight with the ancient weapons of the Roman army? Find out!

Time Capsule
A warrior practices throwing a pilum.


Warrior Profile
The Roman legionary set itself himself apart from his enemy by his weaponry, training, and organization. But these high standards came with a price -- a 25-year-long term of service.

Roman helmets were designed to protect the soldier's eyes, face and neck.
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