how where they organized?

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How where they organized?. The army was organized into legions. Each legion has 3-5000 men. Each legion has its own leader , its own banner , and its own number. Each also had its own nickname. Roman Weapons. Primarily, the sword, shield, dagger and spear - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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How where they organized?

• The army was organized into legions. Each legion has 3-5000 men. Each legion has its own leader, its own banner, and its own number. Each also had its own nickname

Roman Weapons

• Primarily, the sword, shield, dagger and spear

• Specialized soldiers like archers, cavalry and axillary troops

• The Romans took the ballista and other known weaponry, used it, and then improved it in the Roman way.

Catapults…

• A military machine for hurling missiles, such as large stones or spears, used in ancient and medieval times.

• Used before and after the time of the Romans

• The Romans made them larger, more accurate and powerful and mobile

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