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Roman army

The Roman army was a big group of soldiers who were part of the Roman Empire. They were trained to fight in battle and help protect the empire.

The army was organized into groups of soldiers called legions. Each legion had about 5,000 soldiers in it. Each soldier had their own special job to do. Some soldiers were really good at shooting arrows, others were good at fighting hand-to-hand with swords or spears.

To make sure they were all on the same team, the soldiers would wear the same clothes and armor. They had helmets to protect their heads, shields to block enemy attacks, and special suits to keep them safe.

The Romans were very clever in how they fought battles. They would form a line, which meant all the soldiers stood side-by-side in a long line. This made it easier to work together and protect each other. They would also create a formation called a phalanx, where the soldiers would stand really close together with their shields up to make it almost impossible for the enemy to get in.

The Roman army was really important to keeping the Roman Empire strong. They helped win battles and conquer new lands. They were very good at what they did and were feared by their enemies.