The Centurion: Backbone of the Roman Army (Video)
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="schema:primaryImageOfPage og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="https://www.ancient-origins.net/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/The-Centurion.jpg?itok=0BbB7KSE"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.ancient-origins.net/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/The-Centurion.jpg?itok=0BbB7KSE" width="610" height="404" alt="AI generated Roman centurion leading a legion of soldiers in a military formation. " /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="schema:description content:encoded"><p style="text-align: center;">
<iframe frameborder="0" height="315" longdesc="YouTube video player" scrolling="no" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vfxk5ckqq4o?si=ZQFNpzNRDcxchw21" width="560"></iframe><p>The
centurion played a crucial role in the success of the Roman army, serving as the backbone of both military operations and broader Roman society. Tasked with commanding a century, a unit of 80 men, centurions operated within a larger structure of cohorts and legions. Their responsibilities extended beyond combat, as they acted as disciplinarians, trainers, and supervisors of construction projects. Centurions also provided
critical leadership on the battlefield, directing their men and often leading from the front lines, recognizable by the distinctive crest on their helmets. Their visible position made them both a symbol of authority and a prime target in battle.</p>
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