Retirement from Roman Army Service
Posted by MRL on Jan 1st 2007
All legionary soldiers also received a sizeable sum of money on the completion of their term of service: 3000 denarii from the time of Augustus and/or a plot of good farmland (good land was in much demand). Later, under Caracalla, the praemia increased to 5000 denarii.So this is the army that conquered the “world”- a large force of disciplined men in tight ranks acting as one. Almost nothing of the day could w...
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Life as a Roman Soldier
Posted by MRL on Jan 1st 2007
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 devot...
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