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MondayJoining the Roman Army is a big step.Roman soldiers usually serve for twenty five years.

tuesdayRoman Soldiers learn to march in battle formation,

to obey orders without hesitating,and to fight with spears,

swords and daggers

wednesdayThe Romans build roads stretching for many kilometres.They do this to allow the Roman Armyto rapidly move to where it was needed the most.

thursdayThe Romans build forts where the soldiers can live

comfortably while fighting.

fridayThe soldier's task is to fight the enemy, wherever they were.They spend most of their time training for war,or cleaning and repairing their kits.

saturdayIn many places, a little village called a 'vicus',

is found outside the walls of the fort.Local people provide services to help the soldiers.

sundayRoman armies sometimes leave the forts to meet theenemy in pitched battles. The Roman soldiers' trainingand discipline will help them to withstand the terrifying attacks.

notesRoman soldiers worship many different gods.Some soldiers from Roman lands pray to the

old Roman gods, especially to Mars, the god of war.

notesRomans soldiers are led by officers:Centurions can be promoted from the ranksbecause of their skill and courage.

notesFor the tough, or fortunate soldiers who will survive the

twenty five years in the army, many will stay in the landswhere they have been stationed. But they all have stories to tell

of adventures, narrow escapes and brave deeds in battle.

notes163-63 BC Rome defeats Macedon.55 BC Julius Caesar leads unsuccessful expedition to invade Britain.51 - 9 BC Romans conquer Gaul27 AD Roman Empire founded43 AD Romans successfully invade Britain117 AD Roman Empire reaches greatest extent.238 AD Empire attacked by northern tribes.

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