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Roman Soldier Operations Manual
Daily Life • Fighting Tactics • Weapons • Equipment • Kit
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See moreUnique 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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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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