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 ...

The Bonn discovery included two nearly complete sets of mail armor and parts of two more ... This practice indicates that Roman soldiers on the frontiers were more self-sufficient, adapting ...

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 ...