Roman Soldier Daily Life

1. Roman Soldier Daily Life Lesson by Dean Stevens

2. Essay Question • The Roman Empire was created on the backs of Roman soldiers. • Using specific examples explain how Roman discipline, weapons and innovation helped them achieve empire.

4. Bad, Mad and Dangerous to Know • Vinegar and cold palenta • Marius’s Mules • 20 years service • Originally landowners • Professional soldiers • No marriage • Service = Citizenship

5. Roman Soldiers Training

6. Roman Panoply • Pilum or Hasta • Scutum • Segmentata • Chainmail • Gladius and dagger • Brass Helmet w/crest • Red Tunic

7. First Row Seat • Raw Recruits/Velites • Standard Bearers

8. Roman Battle Formation

9. Tortoise Formation

10. Barbarian Battle Formations

11. You’re in the Army Now! • Camp • Roads • Aqueducts • Valor Awards

12. Roman Camps • Password? • Gambling • Clubbing • Decimation

13. Essay Question • The Roman Empire was created on the backs of Roman soldiers. • Using specific examples explain how Roman discipline, weapons and innovation helped them achieve empire.

14. Further Reading • As the Romans Did by Jo-Ann Shelton • A History of the Jewish War by Josephus • Caesar by Christian Meier