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The Roman Legions

The Roman Legions. Legion. Legions were made up of 5,000 soldiers A solider was called a legionary All Roman citizens who joined voluntarily for 20-25 years Roman Legions were: Well-disciplined Loyal, courageous Rigorously trained. Metal Jacket Held together by leather straps

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The Roman Legions

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  1. The Roman Legions

  2. Legion • Legions were made up of 5,000 soldiers • A solider was called a legionary • All Roman citizens who joined voluntarily for 20-25 years • Roman Legions were: • Well-disciplined • Loyal, courageous • Rigorously trained

  3. Metal Jacket • Held together by leather straps Woolen Tunic • Worn underneath

  4. Helmet and Crest

  5. Gladius and Pilum

  6. Standard

  7. What would you have done if you were Cincinnatus? Would you have continued to be dictator? Why or why not? Do you think another dictator may have acted differently?

  8. Works Cited • Eyewitness Books: Ancient Rome • Clipart • http://www.flyparsons.org/ancientrome/ancientrome5.pdf

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