The Roman Empire was created and controlled ... He also carried a 'pilum' (javelin), a helmet, armor, shield and a pack with supplies. Soldiers were rigorously trained to march long distances ...

A Roman soldier was a well-trained fighting machine. He could march 20 miles a day, wearing all his armour and equipment. He could swim or cross rivers in boats, build bridges and smash his way ...

The armor of a regular Roman soldier was made up of six essential parts. These were a belt, a breastplate, shoes, a shield, a helmet, and a sword. These were the requirements to equip the soldier ...