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Pedites - Roman Infantry

Roman citizens between 17 and 46 could serve in the Roman legions as pedites (foot soldiers).

Roman Army

The legion was comprised of heavily armored foot soldiers who won battles because of their discipline, hard and efficient training, and the speed at which they learned new tactics. This site has small sections on each of the main parts of the Roman army.

Roman Army in the Late Republic and Early Empire

Barbara F. McManus' page on the legions, camps, standards, officers and troops.

Caligae

The Roman legionary's boot doesn't look much like what we think of as an army boot. It looks a lot like the gladiator sandal that is sometimes popular in the summer, with a few important differences.

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