<Tab/>From early times right down to the 3rd century A.D, the Roman army was based on its legions. A legion varied in strength from 4,000 to 6,000 men, and was divided into ten associates. Its leader called himself legatus. His staff officers were called tribuni. Senior non-commissioned officers were called centurions, who varied greatly in rank. The soldiers of the legion were picked, they were all Roman citizens and received a …showed first 75 words of 524 total…

…showed last 75 words of 524 total…of a legion was the aquila, or eagle - made of silver or bronze and showing the bird with outstretched wings. It was the greatest disgrace if the eagle was captured. At its finest period the Roman army was almost invincible. There were three main reasons for this : 1.<Tab/>Discipline 2.<Tab/>Hard and efficient training 3.<Tab/>Speed at which they learnt new tactics