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MEDIEVAL EUROPE ABSTRACTS Ian Haynes NewcastleuponTyne. Introduction. The spread of the Roman Empire was partly due to the fact that the Roman army was so well organised.. At the time of its invasion of Britain, the Roman army was the most disciplined and efficient killing machine that the ancient world had ever known. . This is going to be a short 5 slide presentation. I will be telling and showing u things about the Roman empire!. A short list of ranks and their roles. Equites.  (cavalry. ). Velites. Levin. The Roman Army. Who was in the Roman army. ?. What was a legion?. The entire population served in the army, rich or poor (except women). The lower classes were foot soldiers (the infantry). The soldiers on horse back were the rich classes. Evolution of the Roman Legion from the Republic to the Early Empire. By: Robert . Willcutt. 1. 2. The Phalanx. Invented by Greeks in 8. th. century BC.. Consisted of heavily armored soldiers known as hoplites.. By 58-51 BC the Roman army was professionalized. . Allegiance to commanders. . Various reasons for joining up.. 20 year active service plus 5 years “veteran” status.. Tough regulations and even tougher punishments.. Each was a Roman citizen and a full-time professional who had signed on for 25 years. Highly trained in infantry and specialized in other fields as well. Legion . normally consisted of 5000 foot soldiers. Legionary Soldier. Basic Facts. Each soldier was a Roman citizen.. They agreed to be a part of the military for 25 years.. All soldiers were trained in infantry warfare.. Some were architects, doctors, carpenters, etc.. Army. What was the Roman Army like. ?. Objectives. :. To identify or find out what the Roman army was like. To identify . ways the Roman army worked. .. Where. . was the . Roman army?. Under the leadership of ambitious generals, Rome’s highly trained soldiers took over most of the land surrounding the Mediterranean.. by Tim Bench, Abilene, TX.. Masada…73 AD. For both Christianity as well as Judaism, the Siege of Masada has become one of the most prominent and long-lasting stories of the first century. . The Roman Empire would tighten its grip mercilessly on multiple provinces, attempting to quash uprisings, which would lead ultimately to the infamous battle atop Masada. . Do Now. Describe the organization of the Roman Republic. . HINT: Who controlled the government? How did others feel about this?. Once Rome’s political and social systems evolved at home, its armies expanded Roman power across Italy. Their success was due to skilful diplomacy and to its loyal, well-trained army. The basic military unit was the legion, each of which included about 5,000 men. LIke in Greece, Roman armies consisted of citizen soldiers who originally fought without being paid and had to supply their own weapons. Eventually, they received a small stipend but their main compensation was always a share of the spoils of victory. To ensure continued success, Roman commanders mixed rewards with harsh punishment. Young soldiers who showed courage in action won praise and fits. If a unit fled from battle, however, one out of every ten men from the disgraced unit was put to death. . Level 4-. ⑥. A model of ancient Rome . How big was the Roman Empire?. The Roman Empire. The empire included everything around the Mediterranean Sea and most of the European continent.. In order to conquer all these countries, Rome built the strongest army ever seen.. How was the Roman Army organised?. Main . unit. . of the army was the . LEGION. This was made up of 5000 men under the command of the . LEGATE. How was the Roman Army organised?. The smallest unit in the Legion was the Century. The necktie, a timeless accessory, has been an essential part of men\'s fashion for centuries. Its ability to elevate Republic-. A form of Government with elected leaders.. Patricians-. A wealthy landowner who held all the government positions at the beginning of the Roman Republic.. Plebeian-. Peasants, Merchants and craftsmen who made up the lower class and...