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Over 100,000 Roman's fought in the Battle of the River Trebia and roughly 50,000 of them were killed by the Carthaginians.

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A roman soldier who is tortured to death?

Doubtless many Roman soldiers were tortured to death when captured by enemies of rome.


How did the soldiers in the Roman army prepare themselves for battle?

Roman SoldiersRoman soldiers prepared for battle by doing vigorous training exercises, running, jumping, mock fighting... (I mean these are the same people that thought fighting lions was fun) Roman armies stressed discipline, Order and organization so everything was done with strict guidelines and correct lining, posture etc...Many troops would chant certain motivational wordsAlthough this was not part of the typical routine, a few gulps of alcohol or a quick lovemaking session with the wifey/girlfriend/beautiful stranger, allowed for relaxation before the big battle.All of the above are valid preparations techniques, but the most important to the troops was the pre-battle sacrifice and the reading of the omens. After this ceremony was completed, their commander would address the assembled troops and give them an encouraging speech or a "pep talk" which served to both boost morale and degrade the enemy.


Why was the roman army so important for the empire?

The Roman Soldiers were the most important because they were the key to the Roman's success. Without them the "Roman Revolution" would have never been possible! Roman soldiers built roads, bridges, ports, public building's and the Hadrian's Wall! The Roman Civilians would rely on the Roman Soldiers to act as their "local police force ".


What did Romans do with shields?

In the course of a battle military shields were essential. They protected the soldier from arrows and javelins. In close hand to hand combat they were used to block the enemy's sword or dagger. The size and shape of Roman legion shields changed from time to time, based on the fact that the history of Roman warfare stretched out almost 1,000 years.


How many of the company died in the first battle in all quiet in the western front?

In "All Quiet on the Western Front" by Erich Maria Remarque, nearly the entire company suffers heavy casualties in the first battle. Specifically, out of the original group of soldiers, only a few survive the brutal combat. This stark depiction emphasizes the devastating impact of war on young soldiers and the tragic loss of life.

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