Evolution of The Roman Soldier

Evolution of The Roman Soldier | Animated History

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Music:
Mobilize - Rome Total War Original Soundtrack - Jeff van Dyck
Barbarian Domination - Rome Total War Original Soundtrack - Jeff van Dyck
The Miner - Both Are Infinite
Truce No More - Dream Cave
Byrr - Hampus Naeselius
Soldier's Chant - Rome Total War Original Soundtrack - Jeff van Dyck
Heroes Will Fall - Bonnie Grace
Vantage Point - Hampus Naeselius
Barbarians - Dream Cave
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@lucianoosorio5942

“Cause all I hear is threats from a brute with no discipline, and I’m ruling over you like a boot full of my citizens!” Julius Caesar

@blockmasterscott

Love or hate the Romans, you still cannot deny the coolness factor when it came to how they looked in uniform and architecture. 👍

@3bostonboys

Interesting how the uniforms went from Greek looking, to classical Roman looking, then to a weird mix between Greek and early medieval armor. Really shows how the styles changed over time.

@TheArchangelSeth

By 2247 AD, The Legion came back wearing repurposed Football Gear alongside improvised uniforms while Centurions had their uniforms put together from the outfits of their fallen enemies.

@stephenkenney8290

To paraphrase Darwin, It is not the strongest nor the most intelligent states that survive the test of time, but the most adaptable.

@YoeriKarting365

I am really happy that people now see that the uniforms of the Roman Legions changed a lot over time

@nubuki123

Hearing the Rome: Total War music hit me with so much nostalgia. Great video as always.

@brianstasko4293

You cannot deny Legionary uniforms look fantastic.

@Stars.-Bars.-n-Cheese

The ecclesiastical pronunciations are killing me

@colegilbert673

I think you can really tell the difference- the Golden Age soldiers had heavy plate armour and a vibrant uniform, and the late soldiers wore more medieval and dark non-vibrant uniforms, although still retaining notable roman items such as the plumed helmet

@NCRVeteranRanger

What I find fascinating about Rome is not how much of a powerhouse they were at its peak, but how they managed to grow from your ordinary tribal society with chieftains & the like into a colossal powerhouse of ancient civilization.

@huntclanhunt9697

One small thing:

@Bullet-Tooth-Tony-

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@bobbobby3085

We all think about the Roman Empire at some point, synonymous with glory

@Rasc0117

What a massive jump in quality compared to the older military uniform videos!!!

@brymaster6896

Glad someone covered this, and I hope one day most people will realize that they didnt wear that one same uniform

@matyeszszilasi1372

When the Rome Total War soundtrack hit I felt a huge rush of nostalgia. Perfect choice for a video like this, and a pleasant surprise.

@huntclanhunt9697

Limitanei are a tough one, some of their units are documented with full armor, and being more elite than field armies due to being very experienced in constant raiding.