1:25 it is quite likely that the first Roman presence at the camp site was the exploratores. They would be there because the final route and campsite planning information had been provided by the Speculatores. Given the time and logistics of a Legion on the March, the Commander would already have the necessary information to complete the March and camp construction before dark.
Thanks, cool visual get-up to go with the primary source quotes. I’m reading Ben Kane’s history novels Eagles at War and Hunting the Eagles and your videos really help flesh out what the camps were like. I had in my mind a typical camping trip type camp but began to notice a much more robust structure in the novels so your video was appreciated! Keep it up, ❤️Pax Romana
Thank you for making this video it is very informative. Now my question is this, how did Roman soldiers rotate during a long battle as you know the front line must be relieved at some point? How did it happen? I have ask many for a answer and no one has attempted to deal with this question so far.
The thing is, there is not much historical documentation to how this was done. Most ideas are speculative. When there were lulls which probably happened quite regularly, the lines would most likely rotate then.
One thing I seem to recall reading about was that on a signal the front line would suddenly shove the enemy back with a suddenly rush of shields, then fall back as the line behind them advanced. They'd slip between the ranks, which closed before the enemy could recover from the sudden rush
Legionnaire!!! Awesome video and channel. My question is…If a legionnaire or group of legionaries are captured by the enemy and enslaved, and by some miracle the legion arrives and they’re rescued/freed would they be welcomed back into the legion, or discharged with honors, or maybe even looked upon with scorn for surrendering? I’ve always wondered about this
Could you do a video on the conturbium tent? I would have thought it would be very difficult for eight men to share a 10 x 10 tent comfortably. And what would happen to their arms and armour? They would need to be kept under cover. Possibly there were additional tents to store equipment. Was there the equivalent of a groundsheet so the soldiers didn’t have to sleep on damp ground?
@@peterhall7439 You must consider that, due to guard duties, only 6 legionari would be sleeping at a giving time...so, it's roughly 16.5 sqft for each men. Not extremely comfortable, but certainly doable, if you consider that a modern single bed(3x6'2) uses 18.6 sqtf(we must consider that the roman foot is slightly different from the modern foot) I suppose they might have to slep on somewhere, not on the dirt. As I understand, it was up to the legionary to provide their own equipament, including bedding, but I don't know any further details. In legionary forts, they would sleep in bunk beds. Regarding arms and armour, from all that, they would be stacked behind the tent.
Who handles the registration of recruits? If their was a registry of all the citizens that applied, where would it be located? I read that if a footman received awards by their generals, they can be a centurian, once they move to a Centurian they often have to change legions. For example, a soldier registers in legion 9, then moves up as a Centurian to Legion X Equestrian as it's formed (working under Julius Ceasar, and Mark Anthony).
Arvin Trevino there was recruitment stations across the empire. Yes, soldiers moved legions all the time and new officers often started in the Auxiliary cohorts.
I need to ask this question how did romans use to greet others or between soldier to another soldier in their day I am very curious about this as i learn history about it
Excellent video, thank you. You are reenacting the life in the Legio 14 Gemina, which was stationed in Mogontiacum in Southern Germany. Do you know, how long it took to march a legio or several cohorts over the Alps back into Italy? I have read that a well trained Roman soldier usually could march around 20 miles p day, but what if they were in difficult conditions, as they found them in the Alps. Also, when they were marching on their own territory, would they always set up camp as described above?
1:25 it is quite likely that the first Roman presence at the camp site was the exploratores. They would be there because the final route and campsite planning information had been provided by the Speculatores. Given the time and logistics of a Legion on the March, the Commander would already have the necessary information to complete the March and camp construction before dark.
Thank you for answering my question!
Fabricio Nogueira no problem, this is the purpose of this series, to educate the public.
Interesting video, and I love your reenactment. Cheers.
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Well done Legionary ! Keep going on ! ;)
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@@legio14gemina66 ¿Building Lorica segment? ¿Building helmet? ¿Building scutum?
Link please
Very interesting topic so rarely treated. Well done.
Thank you.
Thanks, cool visual get-up to go with the primary source quotes. I’m reading Ben Kane’s history novels Eagles at War and Hunting the Eagles and your videos really help flesh out what the camps were like. I had in my mind a typical camping trip type camp but began to notice a much more robust structure in the novels so your video was appreciated! Keep it up, ❤️Pax Romana
Your tunic looks so comfy! I want one! Also very informative video! ❤
Answered my question really well!
Great video!
Thank you!
Thank you for making this video it is very informative. Now my question is this, how did Roman soldiers rotate during a long battle as you know the front line must be relieved at some point? How did it happen? I have ask many for a answer and no one has attempted to deal with this question so far.
The thing is, there is not much historical documentation to how this was done. Most ideas are speculative. When there were lulls which probably happened quite regularly, the lines would most likely rotate then.
@@legio14gemina66 This may not be exactly the way they did it the change but it seems to work . beua-cam.com/video/oHAl85RbS5w/v-deo.html
One thing I seem to recall reading about was that on a signal the front line would suddenly shove the enemy back with a suddenly rush of shields, then fall back as the line behind them advanced. They'd slip between the ranks, which closed before the enemy could recover from the sudden rush
Watch the first episode of HBO series Rome.
Nice role playing. 😊
I love the vids, Roma Invicta!
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Legionnaire!!! Awesome video and channel. My question is…If a legionnaire or group of legionaries are captured by the enemy and enslaved, and by some miracle the legion arrives and they’re rescued/freed would they be welcomed back into the legion, or discharged with honors, or maybe even looked upon with scorn for surrendering? I’ve always wondered about this
Thank you for that.
Could you do a video on the conturbium tent? I would have thought it would be very difficult for eight men to share a 10 x 10 tent comfortably. And what would happen to their arms and armour? They would need to be kept under cover. Possibly there were additional tents to store equipment. Was there the equivalent of a groundsheet so the soldiers didn’t have to sleep on damp ground?
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@@legio14gemina66 excellent I look forward to it!
@@peterhall7439 You must consider that, due to guard duties, only 6 legionari would be sleeping at a giving time...so, it's roughly 16.5 sqft for each men. Not extremely comfortable, but certainly doable, if you consider that a modern single bed(3x6'2) uses 18.6 sqtf(we must consider that the roman foot is slightly different from the modern foot)
I suppose they might have to slep on somewhere, not on the dirt. As I understand, it was up to the legionary to provide their own equipament, including bedding, but I don't know any further details. In legionary forts, they would sleep in bunk beds.
Regarding arms and armour, from all that, they would be stacked behind the tent.
Awesome video.
Thank you!
Who handles the registration of recruits? If their was a registry of all the citizens that applied, where would it be located? I read that if a footman received awards by their generals, they can be a centurian, once they move to a Centurian they often have to change legions. For example, a soldier registers in legion 9, then moves up as a Centurian to Legion X Equestrian as it's formed (working under Julius Ceasar, and Mark Anthony).
Arvin Trevino there was recruitment stations across the empire. Yes, soldiers moved legions all the time and new officers often started in the Auxiliary cohorts.
I need to ask this question how did romans use to greet others or between soldier to another soldier in their day I am very curious about this as i learn history about it
Excellent video, thank you. You are reenacting the life in the Legio 14 Gemina, which was stationed in Mogontiacum in Southern Germany. Do you know, how long it took to march a legio or several cohorts over the Alps back into Italy? I have read that a well trained Roman soldier usually could march around 20 miles p day, but what if they were in difficult conditions, as they found them in the Alps. Also, when they were marching on their own territory, would they always set up camp as described above?
We have a video dedicated to Roman Marching camps that answers most of these questions.
How difficult was a roman legionaries training?
Hello123 good question, hopefully we will have an answer for you soon!
What were the dimensions of the typical camp?
What type of camp, a whole legion camp? The surviving ones vary in size depending on the size of the detachment.
its there any links to books pdf ?
How did they set fire to a dirt wall & ditch?
Hi! Wouldn't the 14th Legion be written XIV instead of XIIII? Unless, of course you did it deliberately. Hmmm, you probably did. Never mind...
What's the layout of the camp
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XIIII...I thought it was XIV.
The Romans used XIIII, very rarely was XIV used.
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XIIII or XIV..??????....
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It is the same
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