... heavy infantry consisted of men, all with equal property qualification, so they were ranked by age and experience. The first line, called the hastati, consisted of men in their late teens and early twenties. All three lines of men were equipped with the same defensive equipment and weapons, but some of the wealthier men were able to afford better equipment. Their ... a very circumspect man unlike Varro and believed that in order to be successful they would have to proceed with the battle in a very cautious way so that they could avoid giving Hannibal any advantages. Livy states, "He cou...

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