The Romans were known as one of the greatest civilizations in the Ancient World. Through their utter Military domination the Romans were able to take over much of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. One reason as to why the Ancient Romans were so powerful and successful was due to their technology. Their weapons allowed for the Roman leaders to implement many different strategies whether it be through using the gladius, pilum, or hasta. Soldiers in the Ancient Roman Military had to undergo a rigorous training regimen, preparing them physically and mentally for battle. Through these preparations it allowed for the soldiers to be physically prepared and mentally acute. The Roman soldiers had great determination, and persistence, which
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One main use for this extensive highway system was the ability to transfer supplies. Through this, the Romans were able to efficiently distribute supplies throughout their army. This highway system was not just for supplies but for armies as well. Using this highway system, the Ancient Romans were able to travel from place to place throughout their empire with a considerable amount of speed, and the Romans were able to travel approximately 25 miles per day . In addition, with the complex and numerous post houses, messages were sent from place to place with a great deal of speed. One innovation that placed the Romans above any of their contemporaries was their utilization of battlefield medicine. Under the watching eye of Augustus, Ancient Rome established one of the first field surgery units . “These specially trained medics saved countless lives through the use of Roman medical innovations like hemostatic tourniquets and arterial surgical clamps to curb blood loss .”In addition these medics revolutionized the concept of sterilizing medical equipment before use. The Roman military medicine was extremely …show more content…
The Romans went through rigorous physical training and was paired was equally intense mental training. The Roman Soldiers participated in onerous combat training. New recruits would train with wooden swords and pilum that weighed two times more than the actual weapons themselves. These recruits trained with a passion, first on six-foot high posts, to become proficient, then when the soldiers mastered the weapons they would take up real arms and spar with each other . The physical training for Roman Legionnaires and Recruits never ceased, whenever possible, soldiers would train and exercise so that they would always be prepared for battle. Soldiers endured large amounts of physical conditioning that included: swimming, jumping, carrying heavy packs, cutting down trees, vaulting onto horses, and running in full armor. One other very important aspect of Roman physical training was their marching; these trainings would not begin until the recruit had completed a majority of his training. These recruits practiced in two speeds: full pace, and military pace. The soldiers would have to march with full packs and could march up to 25 roman miles per session. This allowed for the Roman legionnaires to never break rank when going into battle and travel with a high level of efficiency. The Romans not only found importance in the physical prowess but also the mental acuity of
One main use for this extensive highway system was the ability to transfer supplies. Through this, the Romans were able to efficiently distribute supplies throughout their army. This highway system was not just for supplies but for armies as well. Using this highway system, the Ancient Romans were able to travel from place to place throughout their empire with a considerable amount of speed, and the Romans were able to travel approximately 25 miles per day . In addition, with the complex and numerous post houses, messages were sent from place to place with a great deal of speed. One innovation that placed the Romans above any of their contemporaries was their utilization of battlefield medicine. Under the watching eye of Augustus, Ancient Rome established one of the first field surgery units . “These specially trained medics saved countless lives through the use of Roman medical innovations like hemostatic tourniquets and arterial surgical clamps to curb blood loss .”In addition these medics revolutionized the concept of sterilizing medical equipment before use. The Roman military medicine was extremely …show more content…
The Romans went through rigorous physical training and was paired was equally intense mental training. The Roman Soldiers participated in onerous combat training. New recruits would train with wooden swords and pilum that weighed two times more than the actual weapons themselves. These recruits trained with a passion, first on six-foot high posts, to become proficient, then when the soldiers mastered the weapons they would take up real arms and spar with each other . The physical training for Roman Legionnaires and Recruits never ceased, whenever possible, soldiers would train and exercise so that they would always be prepared for battle. Soldiers endured large amounts of physical conditioning that included: swimming, jumping, carrying heavy packs, cutting down trees, vaulting onto horses, and running in full armor. One other very important aspect of Roman physical training was their marching; these trainings would not begin until the recruit had completed a majority of his training. These recruits practiced in two speeds: full pace, and military pace. The soldiers would have to march with full packs and could march up to 25 roman miles per session. This allowed for the Roman legionnaires to never break rank when going into battle and travel with a high level of efficiency. The Romans not only found importance in the physical prowess but also the mental acuity of