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Originally Posted by xopxe1 P.S> my most liked piece of equipmwent of the roman legioner is the spear ( or was it javelin?!) after throwing them the enemy lines had to continue fighting mostly without shields  |
That would be the phalanx, but spear or javelin is close enough.
Romans had awesome tactics, awesome training, and awesome leadership (well, most of the time). Their turtle formations were perfect for protecting them from arrows and spears. They were also one of the first armies to form ranks, where the older soldiers would be farther back, and the newer soldiers would be more towards the front.