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Basically for reinforcement and special skills. Although the Romans could levy plenty of troops from Italy, some of their allies had specialities that were useful such as slingers, bowmen and cavalry which could reinforce the Roman units. An example of this is their Batavian allies who were not only excellent horsemen, but they prided themselves on being able to swim across a river in full armor.
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BlakeThe Roman army had to use mercenaries in order to boost their manpower. Rome was a vast empire and there simply were not enough native Italians to cover it all. These mercenaries wee called auxiliaries.
The Roman army had to use mercenaries in order to boost their manpower. Rome was a vast empire and there simply were not enough native Italians to cover it all. These mercenaries wee called auxiliaries.
The Roman army had to use mercenaries in order to boost their manpower. Rome was a vast empire and there simply were not enough native Italians to cover it all. These mercenaries wee called auxiliaries.
The Roman army had to use mercenaries in order to boost their manpower. Rome was a vast empire and there simply were not enough native Italians to cover it all. These mercenaries wee called auxiliaries.
The Roman army had to use mercenaries in order to boost their manpower. Rome was a vast empire and there simply were not enough native Italians to cover it all. These mercenaries wee called auxiliaries.
The Roman army had to use mercenaries in order to boost their manpower. Rome was a vast empire and there simply were not enough native Italians to cover it all. These mercenaries wee called auxiliaries.
The Roman army had to use mercenaries in order to boost their manpower. Rome was a vast empire and there simply were not enough native Italians to cover it all. These mercenaries wee called auxiliaries.
The Roman army had to use mercenaries in order to boost their manpower. Rome was a vast empire and there simply were not enough native Italians to cover it all. These mercenaries wee called auxiliaries.
The Roman army had to use mercenaries in order to boost their manpower. Rome was a vast empire and there simply were not enough native Italians to cover it all. These mercenaries wee called auxiliaries.
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How was the growth of the republic aided by the roman army's use of legions in warefare?
Firstly, remember that a legion was the main unit of a Roman army. The Romans would naturally use their legions to conquer new territories. Therefore the legions helped Rome expand during the republic.
What did the Roman army use as a compass?
Romans did not have compasses, however did know of the pole star (which always is directly north).
How did rome expand its territory and mantain control over it?
by beating the crap out of anyone who didnt agree with the law But seriously, the Romans governed their empire according to Roman laws and Roman custom. This was one of the secrets to their success. The empire was united under the same laws and provincials had certain legal rights and were able to use them.
What kind of people made up the corps of specialists in the roman army?
Your question is a little vague. The Roman army had specialists in all areas. Some of them were engineers, architects, bookkeepers, accountants, armorers, blacksmiths, instructors in the various types of combat and the use of weapons, artillerymen, bowmen and slingers. Each division or compartment of a legion had its compliment of specialists in certain areas.
What was the cause for untrustworthy army in rome?
i believe it was because many troops were replaced by germanic men. And besides, the roman generals from that time on oftenly made a coup
