On Roman Military Matters
On Roman Military Matters

On Roman Military Matters

Victory in war does not depend entirely upon numbers or mere courage; only skill and discipline will insure (LocationĀ 37)

For in a camp, well chosen and entrenched, the troops both day and night lie secure within their works, even though in view of the enemy. (LocationĀ 263)

The latter are hired corps of foreigners assembled from different parts of the Empire, made up of different numbers, without knowledge of one another or any tie of affection. (LocationĀ 358)

All our writers agree that never more than two legions, besides auxiliaries, were sent under the command of each consul against the most numerous armies of the enemies. (LocationĀ 386)

The legion should consist of ten cohorts, the first of which exceeds the others both in number and quality of its soldiers, (LocationĀ 399)