The Roman Republic: The Army Of The Roman Army

The Romans believed they were descended from Mars, the Roman god of war. Because of this, they took great care and pride in military. They were known for their heavy infantry, with the red trimmed uniforms. The weapons and soldiers of the Roman army were certainly strong, but their main strength was their organization. But the Roman army was not always this way. The Roman Republic was less focused on violence, and in the early days of the republic, the Roman army was wiped out completely by an invading Celtic tribe.

The army of the Roman Empire was stronger than the Army of the Republic. Dynasties, dictatorships, and emperor-ships tend to be more centered around violence than a republic. Therefore, the people in the Roman Empire were encouraged