Legions of Rome

The Legions of Rome were the primary military units of the ancient Roman army, known for their discipline and organization. Composed of citizen-soldiers, each legion typically had about 5,000 men and was divided into smaller groups called cohorts and centuries. Legions played a crucial role in expanding and protecting the Roman Empire through conquests and campaigns. Famous for their formations and tactics, such as the testudo (tortoise) formation, they helped establish Rome as a dominant power in the ancient world. Their legacy influenced military organization and strategy long after the fall of the Empire.