Roman Military By: Anirudh, Chong Yeon, Elias, Ilya, Michal and Nathen
Introduction Roman Defences [Nathen] Military rankings [Michal] Military Tactics [Elias] Battle of Alesia [Anirudh] Armours and Weapons [Ilya] Introduction [Chong Yeon]
Roman Army Rankings
Brief The army of the empire The legions The officers The non commissioned The auxiliafficers The imperial guard The praetorian guard The imperial horse guard The fleet
Defense
Defense was an important part of the Roman military. It was important for them to have a good defense against their enemies in the many wars they had.
Shields
The Turtle The turtle was made in a rectangular shape. The people on the border(not the sides) of the formation would hold their shields in front of their bodies. The men in the middle would hold their shields on top of their heads.
The battle of Alesia
Romans weapons
Gladius
Pilum
Shield
Ballista
Pugio
Roman tactics
The orb The orb was used when ambushed protecting the comander
The wedge The wedge is a tactic were the soldiers formed like a triangle and charged towards the enemy which will break the enemy lines. This was used in shock tactics.
Credits Chong Yeon – Introduction Nathen - Defence Anirudh - The great battle of Alesia Elias - Tactics Ilya - Weapons Michal - Rankings