Roman soldiers
Ancient empire's troops
Roman soldiers were the military forces of ancient Rome, particularly the professional legionaries who served in the Roman army from roughly 100 BCE to 400 CE.
The term evokes disciplined infantry armed with short swords and rectangular shields, organized into legions that conquered and defended a vast empire: Roman soldiers built roads across Europe.
In historical and popular contexts, Roman soldiers appear as archetypal professional warriors—uniformed, trained, and operating under strict hierarchy.
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- legionaryRoman military serviceman
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