Title: Roman Soldiers Facts for Kids | History, Traditions & Summary
Headings: Roman Soldiers Facts for Kids
Roman Soldiers Facts for Kids
Introduction to the Roman Soldiers
History of the Roman Soldiers
Roman Soldiers during the Roman Republic
Key Figures and Facts
Recruitment and Training
Weapons and Hierarchy of the Roman Soldiers
The Traditions of the Roman Soldiers
Sources

Content: The men were supposed to have their own weapons and equipment and were only paid expenses. They were chosen with respect to their physical fitness and stature. Slowly the recruitment process became more professional under the guidance of the Roman commander called Marius. He enlisted the poor people of the empire in exchange for a wage. This unit was a light infantry unit and was generally used for skirmishing. Those who had their own weapons and armor served in the heavy infantry and cavalry. They were people from the upper classes and owned wealth in the form of asses to transport and weapons like breastplates, shields, helmets, javelins, etc. Later on, this changed as Marius ensured that all soldiers received weapons and armor from the state. The training was standardized and the compensation became more lucrative in the form of citizenship, farming land, or a portion of the war loot. This development in the approach to military recruitment led to an increased number of people joining the armed forces.