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Roman Soldier Operations Manual

Daily Life • Fighting Tactics • Weapons • Equipment • Kit
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Roman Soldier Operations Manual by Simon Forty offers a detailed exploration of the life and duties of Roman soldiers, delving into their training, equipment, and the structure of the Roman military. The book provides insights into the everyday experiences of these soldiers and the significant battles and campaigns they participated in. It serves as an educational guide to understanding the strategic and logistical aspects of Roman warfare, making it a valuable resource for history and military enthusiasts.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the strategic and daily life of Roman soldiers, as it provides a detailed examination of their training, equipment, and military operations. It delves into the intricate workings of Roman military might, offering valuable insights into what made their armies legendary throughout history. If you're a history buff with an interest in military tactics, this book is a captivating resource.

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Unique in so many ways, the Roman Army was the most feared fighting force of the ancient world. This highly illustrated manual gets to grips with what we know about the men of the legions, and includes fascinating detail on their kit, equipment, weapons and insignia, fighting formations and battle tactics.

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A fascinating examination of every aspect of the Roman soldier, at the height of Rome’s imperial might, this highly illustrated manual gets to grips with what we know about the men of the legions. Every detail of a legionary’s life is shown, from what they wore and carried and how ranks were signified to where they slept at night and ate round the camp fire.

Roman Soldier Operations Manual includes fascinating detail on kit, equipment, weapons and insignia. It examines how their unique tactics helped the legions win over and over again. The book covers infantry, cavalry and engineers, as well as officers and the chain of command. Additionally, it details battlefield tactics and fighting strategies, war machines and fighting formations.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781785215650

Publisher: Haynes Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 August 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: J H Haynes & Co Ltd

Illustration: 200 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 750g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Simon Forty has been involved in publishing for over three decades and specializes in military history. He has written, edited and produced many books, most recently Hadrian's Wall, and 100 Innovations of the Industrial Revolution, for Haynes.

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