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The Roman military is one of the most famous fighting makes in history. Through its electricity and prowess, a once obscure Italian city forged an empire that encircled the Mediterranean and covered half of Europe. The physical remains of its presence can be tracked from the mountainous edges of Scotland to the arid deserts of Egypt, but its legacy is far greater and more enduring, as Rome's effect continues to condition the politics, legal, and ethnic landscape of Europe to this very day. While the Roman military is rightly famed as an organization, the image of the average person legionary is also an iconic one. The uniformed, disciplined soldier of the late Republic and early on Empire is one of the first things many people visualize when they think of Rome. They will be the ultimate image of the ancient soldier, their arms and armor instantly recognizable. Their ability, not only as warriors but also as designers and administrators, have made them role models for other military through the ages. In the same vein, their commanders remain celebrated and studied, and generals around the world have tried out to emulate the likes of Julius Caesar. Of course, recruiting and equipping the Roman military were hardly easy responsibilities. Gathering new recruits wasn't difficult since service in the government was a requirement for social progression, but new military had to be trained to battle as heavy infantry and interact. For these men to learn properly, however, they needed to have equipment, including swords, shields, javelins, helmets, and assorted armor. In addition to this, the new recruits had to be clothed, given, and paid, while commanders had to be found. Furthermore, one of the main element substances to Rome's success was the military's complete determination to incorporate learned technologies. When a different weapon, kind of armor, or basic equipment or artillery performed better than what they were using, the Romans weren't afraid to adopt that little bit of military hardware because of their own uses. Thus, the Romans were almost always using the best possible military equipment in the world, which experienced long since proven effective on the field of challenge. The Roman Military: The History and Legacy of the Army ?That Revolutionized Old Warfare and Made Rome a Global Empire examines the history of one of the most famous fighting makes in the world.
