Episode 31 - Men of Iron: The Polybian Roman Legion

In this second of three special episodes, we take an in-depth look at the Roman army which fought the majority of the Punic Wars - its equipment, formations, and most importantly, the fighting ethos which animated the men within it. What was the key to the Roman's success? Superior discipline? A flexible fighting style? Not so. Although these things contributed to Roman success, it was Roman virtus balanced by disciplina which gave the legionary his edge.

Want to see what the Triplex Acies looked like? Click Here for the Layman's Historian Example with 28mm Miniatures!

Recommended further reading:

Soldiers and Ghosts by J.E. Lendon

The Complete Roman Army by Adrian Goldsworthy

Legionary: The Roman Soldier's Unoffical Manual by Philip Matyszak 

Link to my Map of the Mediterranean World Circa 300 BC

Link to the Episode 31 page on the Layman's Historian website

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