My
Roman
Diary
soldier's name
soldier's Class
Monday
Joining the Roman Army is a big step.
Roman soldiers usually serve for twenty five years.
tuesday
Roman Soldiers learn to march in battle formation,
to obey orders without hesitating,
and to fight with spears,
swords and daggers
wednesday
The Romans build roads stretching for many kilometres.
They do this to allow the Roman Army
to rapidly move to where it was needed the most.
thursday
The Romans build forts where the soldiers can live
comfortably while fighting.
friday
The soldier's task is to fight the enemy, wherever they were.
They spend most of their time training for war,
or cleaning and repairing their kits.
saturday
In many places, a little village called a 'vicus',
is found outside the walls of the fort.
Local people provide services to help the soldiers.
sunday
Roman armies sometimes leave the forts to meet the
enemy in pitched battles. The Roman soldiers' training
and discipline will help them to withstand the terrifying attacks.
notes
Roman soldiers worship many different gods.
Some soldiers from Roman lands pray to the
old Roman gods, especially to Mars, the god of war.
notes
Romans soldiers are led by officers:
Centurions can be promoted from the ranks
because of their skill and courage.
notes
For the tough, or fortunate soldiers who will survive the
twenty five years in the army, many will stay in the lands
where they have been stationed. But they all have stories to tell
of adventures, narrow escapes and brave deeds in battle.
notes
163-63 BC Rome defeats Macedon.
55 BC
Julius Caesar leads unsuccessful expedition to invade Britain.
51 - 9 BC Romans conquer Gaul
27 AD
Roman Empire founded
43 AD
Romans successfully invade Britain
117 AD
Roman Empire reaches greatest extent.
238 AD
Empire attacked by northern tribes.
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