GCSE Latin: Roman Army topic.

Each cohort had 6 centuries of 80 men, each century was made up of ten Contubernia which were eight men. A Contubernia was the smallest unit. They shared a tent and fire.

Two Centuries comprised a Manipulus. Manipulia were also known as a “Band”.

Each legion also had an attachment of about 120 cavalry, along with artillery pieces, and other specialized Auxiliary units.

Every Legion had one gold eagle standard, the Aquilum, and each Cohort had its own standard. A unit’s standard was its greatest pride. To lose one was the worst disgrace.

Each legion was a self contained entity. It had to be able to do any specialized task needed to function. These tasks might include building bridges, forts, or siege engines. Many of the soldiers were specialists , their duties might be cooks, carpenters, hunters, doctors, surveyors, priests, surveyors, et

Tribuna Laticlavius Each legion had 6 military tribunes who were the sons of senators or other equestrians (knights). Normally the tribunes divided themselves into 3 pairs and took turns commanding in 2-month intervals.

Cohort IV = One of the four weak cohorts.

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