The Young Legionnaire’s Course: Training the Recruits of the Roman Army

The ancient Roman military historian Vegetius, who lived at the end of the 4th century AD, wrote a treatise entitled “Epitoma Rei Militaris” (“A Summary of Military Matters”). This is the most comprehensive written source on the Roman army and the training of a Roman legionnaire that has survived. It begins with the words: “In any battle, the victory is usually not brought by numbers and untrained bravery, but by skill and practice.” The training of personnel in the Roman army received significant attention. Roman military leaders believed that this preparation determined victory over any opponent. So, what did the training of recruits in the Roman military entail? <a href="https://medium.com/@ancient.rome/the-young-legionnaires-course-training-the-recruits-of-the-roman-army-6a24dbf4a12c">Website</a>