Stage 25 Culture

Roman soldiers rarely served in the army for more than two years at a time.

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At the time of our stories, the Roman army was disorganized and poorly trained.

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In order to join a Roman legion, recruits had to be Roman citizens and pass a medical test.

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New recruits in the Roman army did not undergo basic physical training; they were sent immediately to their units and were expected to be battle-ready right away.

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Swords and shields were the only weapons used by Roman legionary soldiers.

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Although Romans had invented the javelin, they rarely used these weapons in combat because of the risk that they could be thrown back by an enemy.

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At the time of our stories, Roman soldiers wore solid metal armor, heavy boots, and large helmets that made it difficult to hear or see clearly in battle.

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It was considered very important for Roman soldiers to be able to build their own temporary camps.

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At the time of our stories, legionary troops spent almost all their time fighting.

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Roman soldiers received double pay for combat duty.

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