Roman Army

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Through its military operations, Republican Rome came to dominate all of Italy. The Roman Empire, created by the conquering army, extended through most of Europe, and into Africa and Asia. Originally Roman or at least Italian, the conquering legions spread the culture of Rome wherever they went. Initially, when native populations were added to the army they adopted the Roman customs and brought them back home with them. The army of Rome began during the time of the kings, roughly 753 B.C., and lasted well over a millennium.

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