Roman military engineering

Roman military engineering involved designing and constructing advanced structures to support their armies, such as roads, bridges, fortifications, and siege equipment. They built durable roads to quickly move troops across vast territories and fortresses (military camps) with walls, towers, and defensive features. They also engineered sophisticated siege engines like catapults and battering rams for attacking enemy defenses. Their engineering expertise allowed Roman forces to be highly mobile, protected, and effective in combat, ensuring their dominance across the empire. This combination of practical design and engineering skill was central to Roman military success.