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The Roman Army: Why were the Romans able to conquer and maintain such a large empire?
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Latin GCSE Coursework The Roman Army: Why were the Romans able to conquer and maintain such a large empire? Introduction In this coursework I shall try to explain why the Romans were able to conquer and maintain such a large empire. To do this, I will examine the Roman Army in depth, explaining its format, chain of command, tactics, weapons and technology, which are still key factors in the success of an army today. I will also look at the Roman navy's role in this success. I chose to study this particular area because I think that there are many misconceptions about the Roman army in the world today - such as it being 'unbeatable'. The Legion Legions evolved from the Roman citizen militia which armed itself in times of crisis for the defence of the state. During the Second Punic War, Scipio reorganized the Roman army's divisions and improved its tactics. Under Marius...
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