The Romans were the world's first military superpower. Much of their success lay in the strength of their vast army of highly trained, ruthlessly efficient soldiers. Discover what made the Roman legions such a force to be reckoned with and find the answers to hundreds of questions, including:
- What was life like in an army fort?
- What was a "tortoise" and how was it used in battle?
- Did the Roman army really march on its stomach?
- How did the Romans manage to beat Hannibal?
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