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As warriors the Celts were very fierce.  The women held some renown also as they fought side by side with the men.  It is in Ireland where great tales, like those of Cuchulainn tell us of the Irish fighting code.  Incredibly it was not uncommon to have whole armies wait for battle on the field of champions deciding the interior conflict and appropriate course of action before these barbaria...

The Celts had a very well defined civilization in which women were equal to men and even held their own property (after marriage they still held rights to it).  This strong social order placed as much importance on harp entertainers and artisans as much as it did on warriors.  Placing this much importance on culture was the strongest way to instill their rich history and beliefs from the earlies...

To create their highly effective fighting units, training was harsh for the Roman soldier. This helped to instill a group unity, however the military discipline of the legions could be quite brutal. Regulations were strictly enforced, and many punishments could be inflicted upon a legionary who broke them. From being flayed to fewer rations, even threats to the family at home. As a result of this demanding lifestyle many legionaries became devote...