History of the Roman Military (37 posts)

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For the discussion of legionary development in the monarchy, early & middle Republic, Marius' reforms, late Republic, early Empire, later Empire, and any links thereof.
Soldiers, cities & civilians in Roman Syria (* Robus Flavius, Dec 15, 2003 - 13:26 )
Structure of a Legion (* Tanaquil Sergius, May 9, 2003 - 07:53 )
The Roman legions. (* Fabricius Flavius, Apr 10, 2003 - 04:31 )

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Roman Weapons and Equipment (21 posts)

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For the discussion of the weapons & equipment such as the manufacture, cavalry equipment, armor, helmets, shields, spears & javelins, daggers, scabbards, swords, belts, clothingbows, caltrops, artillery, musical instruments, chariots, carriage of weapons & equipment.
Sica (Curved Dagger) (* QuintusCinna Cocceius, Aug 30, 2006 - 16:26 )
Sagittae (Roman and Greek Arrows) (* QuintusCinna Cocceius, Jul 8, 2005 - 01:59 )
Cetrae (Leather Shields) (* QuintusCinna Cocceius, Mar 6, 2005 - 23:35 )

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Roman Training and Battle Tactics (7 posts)

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For the discussion of Roman military training and battle tactics.
Fustuarium (Roman Punishment for Desertion) (* QuintusCinna Cocceius, Jun 7, 2005 - 13:22 )
Tessera (Dice and Passwords) (* QuintusCinna Cocceius, Oct 14, 2003 - 22:30 )
General Remarks on the Legion (* QuintusCinna Cocceius, Oct 5, 2003 - 22:39 )

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The Garrison at Rome (17 posts)

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A place to discuss the praetorian guards, German bodyguards, urban cohortes, the evocati and the Vigiles.
Evocati (Re-Enlisted Soldiers) (* QuintusCinna Cocceius, Oct 1, 2003 - 23:41 )
Last details of Roman Garrison (Septimius Severus to Phillip the Younger) (* QuintusCinna Cocceius, Aug 7, 2003 - 23:49 )
The Praetorian Guards from 200 to 250 (* QuintusCinna Cocceius, Jul 30, 2003 - 11:19 )

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Frumentarii [Roman secret agents] (10 posts)

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A place to discuss the Frumentarii.
Congratulations to Faustus Sulla Cornelius! (* LuciusFlaccus Valerius, Mar 28, 2004 - 04:06 )
Client Appointments (* LuciusFlaccus Valerius, Mar 26, 2004 - 06:10 )
Appointment (* LuciusFlaccus Valerius, Mar 24, 2004 - 06:43 )

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Roman Navy (7 posts)

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For the discussion of the Roman navy such as the development & decline, fleets & their bases, warships, ship's crew, officers, sailors, and the function of the navy
Praefecti Classorum (Roman Fleet Commanders) (* QuintusCinna Cocceius, Apr 30, 2004 - 23:36 )
The Roman Navy of the First Punic War. (* Fabricius Flavius, Apr 10, 2003 - 04:27 )
Classis I Misenensis (Misene Fleet) (* QuintusCinna Cocceius, Feb 17, 2003 - 02:23 )

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Conditions of Service (7 posts)

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For the discussion of the length of service, soldier's pay, donatives and retirement gifts, marriage, and military food.
Volo (Volunteer Slave Soldier) (* QuintusCinna Cocceius, Mar 8, 2004 - 16:15 )
Tirones (New Enlisted Roman Soldiers) (* Sehetepibre Amenemheb, Dec 28, 2003 - 21:35 )
Stipendium (Legionnaire's Pension) (* QuintusCinna Cocceius, Jul 14, 2003 - 10:29 )

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Roman Standards, Decorations, and Triumphs (13 posts)

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A place to discuss Roman standards, decorations and triumphs.
Ovationes (Lesser Roman Triumphs) (* QuintusCinna Cocceius, Apr 10, 2004 - 23:33 )
Aurum Coronarium (Gold Crowns, the way to tax cities) (* QuintusCinna Cocceius, Dec 12, 2003 - 21:38 )
Corona Oleagina (Olive-Borne Crown) (* QuintusCinna Cocceius, Nov 20, 2003 - 02:53 )

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Numbering and Stations of Legions (12 posts)

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For the discussion of each legion within the Roman Republic & Empire, and their placement.
Legio IV scythica (* Robus Flavius, Dec 9, 2003 - 17:17 )
The number of foot soldiers in a Roman legion (* QuintusCinna Cocceius, Oct 10, 2003 - 19:15 )
Numbering of Legions and Their Titles (* QuintusCinna Cocceius, Oct 9, 2003 - 21:57 )

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Roman Auxiliaries (3 posts)

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For the discussion of Roman auxiliaries, the history & organization, the cavalry, and the irregular forces.
~ Roman Ala ~ (* GaiusTraianus Marcius, Apr 5, 2003 - 03:08 )
~ Roman Cohortes Equitatae ~ (* GaiusTraianus Marcius, Apr 5, 2003 - 03:07 )
~ Imperial Horseguard ~ (* GaiusTraianus Marcius, Apr 5, 2003 - 03:06 )

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