The Roman Legionaries (Elite Heavy Infantryman)

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Since its earliest history, the term ‘Legion’ has been heavily associated with the Roman military, whether it denoted entire armies in the formation years of the Roman Republic, or the more elite forces we have come to associate with the period of the Roman Empire.
Serving as trailblazers in the early years of the Empire, Roman Legions spearheaded imperial expansion allowing Rome to dominate much of Europe and beyond in the classical era.
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Created by Daniel Turner (B.A. (Hons) in History, University College London)
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Cowan, Ross, and Angus McBride. Roman Legionary: 58 BC-AD 69. Osprey Publishing, 2014.
Cowan, Ross. Roman Legionary, AD 69-161. Osprey Publ., 2014.
Cowan, Ross, and Angus McBride. Imperial Roman Legionary AD 161-284. Osprey, 2003.

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  • @Simplehistory
    @Simplehistory3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you to Creative Assembly for sponsoring this video! Total War: Rome Remastered is now available on steam: wehy.pe/y/2/SimpleHistory

  • @kingpalomar1942

    @kingpalomar1942

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi

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    @90sanime52

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello Senpai

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    3 жыл бұрын

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    @Amin-js4en

    3 жыл бұрын

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    @myaccount4673.

    3 жыл бұрын

    yes

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    @phucmapvlog3 жыл бұрын

    Those sandal boots look legit though...

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    3 жыл бұрын

    Gucci slides 420AD

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    @absyahwa7698

    3 жыл бұрын

    Vietkong Commies

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    @mycklaflonscamping1398

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@drvelocci I wanted to say this 😂😂

  • @ace1776

    @ace1776

    3 жыл бұрын

    You like em. They’re Italian.

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    @nonenonson5547

    3 жыл бұрын

    Guccis first product

  • @spaceman081447
    @spaceman0814473 жыл бұрын

    "Their drills are bloodless battles, and their battles bloody drills." --Flavius Josephus, on the Roman military.

  • @DinsRune

    @DinsRune

    2 жыл бұрын

    "Just like the simulations."

  • @Lele-zl1mm
    @Lele-zl1mm3 жыл бұрын

    "The Caesar has marked you for Death, and the Legion obeys! Ready Yourself for battle!" Legionary assassins

  • @Bikavin

    @Bikavin

    3 жыл бұрын

    Fallout new vegas references

  • @Gman240

    @Gman240

    3 жыл бұрын

    *Laughs in power armor and Tesla Cannon*

  • @nosveratu7140

    @nosveratu7140

    3 жыл бұрын

    The legion in fnv is kinda complicated tbh, because what makes Roman empire legionnaires strong is that they adept technology from their enemies,studied them and then combined it into their war tactics,but some of the legionnaires is fnv have guns but refuses to dependent on technology 🤔

  • @Bikavin

    @Bikavin

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@nosveratu7140 but usually the higher rank will use gun such as pistol and smg,but still only few of them

  • @TheJoeWhoSoldTheWorld

    @TheJoeWhoSoldTheWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    h e l l o

  • @halifax7137
    @halifax71373 жыл бұрын

    You can be elite as you want,but we all know that Biggus Dickus is stronger

  • @ramenbomberdeluxe4958

    @ramenbomberdeluxe4958

    3 жыл бұрын

    Don’t forget his famous mentor figure, Titus Vagaius.

  • @hayro252

    @hayro252

    3 жыл бұрын

    And his wife, Incontinentia Buttocks!

  • @lasombra1469

    @lasombra1469

    3 жыл бұрын

    And he once met a soldier from the jerusalem garrison named Naughtius Maximus

  • @daxment

    @daxment

    3 жыл бұрын

    😆😆😆

  • @gabrielagustinhomas

    @gabrielagustinhomas

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@lasombra1469 What about “Bwian,” Lol?

  • @animeyahallo3887
    @animeyahallo38873 жыл бұрын

    Centurion: What are your orders? Caesar: Build a wall. Centurion: Again? ok .... Caesar: And then build a wall outside of it. We're at Alesia.

  • @amp8295

    @amp8295

    3 жыл бұрын

    That could be applicable in most of his battles tbh.

  • @animeyahallo3887

    @animeyahallo3887

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@amp8295 "most" is a bit too much. He build walls in some of his battles but not most.

  • @amp8295

    @amp8295

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@animeyahallo3887 OK lemme reword it: he built walls in most of his greatest battles.

  • @somestormcloakwithanarrowo4671

    @somestormcloakwithanarrowo4671

    3 жыл бұрын

    Fight vercingetorix

  • @StrangeTamer178

    @StrangeTamer178

    3 жыл бұрын

    A simple but genius tactic

  • @colinm8200
    @colinm82003 жыл бұрын

    He forgot to mention, the Pilum javelin's purpose and design was special. The long, skinny shank at the end was meant to pierce the shield of an enemy. I know he said that, but there was a 2nd reason. Once it penetrated, that skinny bar of metal would bend and warp. So it made it REALLY hard to pull it out of your shield. So a barbarian soldier would be forced to toss his shield away, leaving him way easier to kill. When that pilum hit your shield, you basically lost your shield all together.

  • @_gmmaann_6511

    @_gmmaann_6511

    3 жыл бұрын

    That it true, but I beleive there were also some made to be thrown into the enemy, and have the tip break off.

  • @kogerugaming

    @kogerugaming

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@_gmmaann_6511 Jeah, it either break off or bent.

  • @bigboyxxxXxxx

    @bigboyxxxXxxx

    3 жыл бұрын

    this wasnt always the case, since marius, i believe, replaced one of the 2 -lets call them- screws with a wooden one that would break and bend the pilum on impact with the enemy shield. i dont hink they forgot to put that in there, its just not that important. i believe their video was one of the best to summarize the most imporant things in a legion (stretching over many centuries-pun intended).

  • @_gmmaann_6511

    @_gmmaann_6511

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@bigboyxxxXxxx The Pilum was meant to do that though, and I feel he could have spared at least 5 seconds to add it.

  • @bigboyxxxXxxx

    @bigboyxxxXxxx

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@_gmmaann_6511 i know they could, its just that you think of this one detail being important enough to make the cut, but they didnt. you could find a lot of "it just takes 5 seconds" stuff to put in the video, but then we would end up with an hour long version. some things have to be cut and its up to the guy who puts this together to decide. anyway, my intention was just to point out that he probably chose to leave that out. have a great day

  • @CT-Clone
    @CT-Clone3 жыл бұрын

    Some of the finest soldiers in ancient history

  • @postit5725

    @postit5725

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yet got half of their empire conquered by nomadic Ill-equipped low number barbarians

  • @LavaCreeperPeople

    @LavaCreeperPeople

    3 жыл бұрын

    Communism XD

  • @EthanMKim

    @EthanMKim

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@postit5725 Tbh, their empire was way too outstretched and there were too many civil wars

  • @Bergen98

    @Bergen98

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@postit5725 At the end of their glory? Seriously?

  • @postit5725

    @postit5725

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Bergen98 imagine having a perfect chain of command, logistics, technology, numbers, and losing to some starving tribals from desolated wasteland

  • @stormykeep9213
    @stormykeep92133 жыл бұрын

    Tom Cruise: "Reporting for duty as a legionnaire sir! I can do impossible missions, I'm a top gun fighter pilot, I've even done a stint as a samurai once!" Centurion: "Too short. Next."

  • @aleksandarvil5718

    @aleksandarvil5718

    3 жыл бұрын

    BRUH

  • @robertharris6092

    @robertharris6092

    3 жыл бұрын

    Italians at the time were fairly short. Hed be fine.

  • @CHRF-55457

    @CHRF-55457

    3 жыл бұрын

    lol

  • @Hugh_Morris

    @Hugh_Morris

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@robertharris6092 they were averagely around 5'5

  • @chaptermastermoloc4171

    @chaptermastermoloc4171

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah italians are short and they pretty much gets unnerve when fighting Germanic tribes.

  • @alexeywulph7389
    @alexeywulph73893 жыл бұрын

    You can't go any cooler than wearing literally coolus helmets.

  • @Auloss

    @Auloss

    3 жыл бұрын

    The corinthian one was cooler

  • @JuanCKaun

    @JuanCKaun

    3 жыл бұрын

    I don't get it

  • @inquisition_5753

    @inquisition_5753

    3 жыл бұрын

    The Imperial Italic is better IMO

  • @DISTurbedwaffle918

    @DISTurbedwaffle918

    3 жыл бұрын

    Coolus Maximus

  • @aurail_a4534

    @aurail_a4534

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@inquisition_5753 imperial italic G and D is where its at man

  • @rocketensky3336
    @rocketensky33363 жыл бұрын

    I wish advertisers would understand (like the Total War folks) that a short and sweet ten second ad is much better for garnering respect and attention than a minute and half ad that gets skipped everytime

  • @MikhaelAhava

    @MikhaelAhava

    3 жыл бұрын

    Maybe.

  • @trentreffner5699

    @trentreffner5699

    3 жыл бұрын

    Except producers for Raid... Unless you are a triple A actor, they send you the lines you have to say and it is so long-winded that I even skip the content creator's ad because it goes one for 2 or 3 minutes.

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    @areguycole73363 жыл бұрын

    Damn, they had to carry 97+ pounds of gear? These boys must've been shredded. New workout routine for me 👍

  • @4002372

    @4002372

    3 жыл бұрын

    Shredding yo knees

  • @mikeypeinado383

    @mikeypeinado383

    3 жыл бұрын

    And walk 20 miles in 5 hours that is 4 mph pace in 120 pounds of gear weather doesnt discriminate

  • @wyvrusgriffion3948

    @wyvrusgriffion3948

    3 жыл бұрын

    I heard they also do 99 push up, 99 sit ups, 99 pull ups, and 9.9 kilometer of running within 1 year and 11 months. Just don't over do it, you might get bald.

  • @joelm959

    @joelm959

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@4002372 Lol I was bout to say 😂 Must've really taxed the joints

  • @rizalalbar

    @rizalalbar

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@wyvrusgriffion3948 i understood that reference

  • @obliviangamer2319
    @obliviangamer23193 жыл бұрын

    Legionary in Caesar's Legion: Oh boy I can't wait to fight people with leather armor Caesar: We are going to fight Pompey Legionary: What

  • @sakerawesome

    @sakerawesome

    3 жыл бұрын

    👁👄👁

  • @hannibalburgers477

    @hannibalburgers477

    3 жыл бұрын

    "Leather armor" you know what you did. YOU KNOW WHAT YOU DID

  • @amarogos2023

    @amarogos2023

    3 жыл бұрын

    *Bruh*

  • @sakerawesome

    @sakerawesome

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@kakashihatake1869 lmao no that's the place not the person 😅

  • @self-promoterremover5611

    @self-promoterremover5611

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@kakashihatake1869 the person Pompey not the place Pompeii

  • @VentiVonOsterreich
    @VentiVonOsterreich3 жыл бұрын

    13:48 when you set your alarm every 5 minutes in the morning

  • @amarogos2023

    @amarogos2023

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes.

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    @mateemeli4753

    3 жыл бұрын

    ?

  • @DrywallMuncher_

    @DrywallMuncher_

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mateemeli4753 Yes.

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    @maxlevedgeful

    3 жыл бұрын

    You, sir, made my day!

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    @r34p3r2

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes.

  • @mercenarygundam1487
    @mercenarygundam14873 жыл бұрын

    Rome: Total War Remastered. Time to conquer Rome! SPQR: It's treason then.

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    @aleksander8497

    3 жыл бұрын

    The reviews on steam are not promising

  • @cindric3128

    @cindric3128

    3 жыл бұрын

    Its really old though Rome II is better.

  • @El_Rey_Moglia

    @El_Rey_Moglia

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@aleksander8497 There’s 3 games mabye your confusing them, Rome Total War (original), Rome Remastered(remastered of original), and Rome Total War II.There all pretty good.

  • @sync9847

    @sync9847

    3 жыл бұрын

    Julii: I am the Senate!!

  • @aleksander8497

    @aleksander8497

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@El_Rey_Moglia I'm not confusing anything. The post said Remastered which has mixed reviews.

  • @akramgimmini8165
    @akramgimmini81653 жыл бұрын

    Zenturio: ,,WHAT IS THIS!?" Me as German: *wearing Sandal Boots with Socks* ,,Tradition, Sir"

  • @KenLeonhardt

    @KenLeonhardt

    3 жыл бұрын

    A fellow man of tradition I see!

  • @tavish4699

    @tavish4699

    3 жыл бұрын

    you must be swabian.....

  • @akramgimmini8165

    @akramgimmini8165

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@tavish4699 no North-German

  • @proudfirebrand3946

    @proudfirebrand3946

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@akramgimmini8165 nah nah nah... Bavarian...

  • @finnishboo4192

    @finnishboo4192

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@akramgimmini8165 welcome to the northern gang

  • @-socialcredit
    @-socialcredit3 жыл бұрын

    "Ave, True to Caesar" -Every Legionary in a 100 m distance

  • @CHRF-55457

    @CHRF-55457

    3 жыл бұрын

    Pompey: **ENRAGE SCREAM**

  • @TheJoeWhoSoldTheWorld

    @TheJoeWhoSoldTheWorld

    3 жыл бұрын

    *_ave, true to caesar_*

  • @simple-commentator-not-rea7345

    @simple-commentator-not-rea7345

    3 жыл бұрын

    STFU!!! EVERYONE AGREES NEW VEGAS IS GREAT, YOU DON'T NEED TO KEEP PRETENDING THE WORLD PRETENDS OTHERWISE!!!!

  • @-socialcredit

    @-socialcredit

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@simple-commentator-not-rea7345 Uhh what? Who angered you buddy?

  • @theemissary1433

    @theemissary1433

    3 жыл бұрын

    *AVE CAESAR*

  • @manuelacosta9463
    @manuelacosta94633 жыл бұрын

    Truly a fighting force built for the conquests of an Empire. The nostalgia for Rome Total War is real, thank goodness I still have the classic version. Time to take my Legions on a world tour....

  • @sgtsnake13B
    @sgtsnake13B2 жыл бұрын

    13:04 I will always place the mission first I will never accept defeat I will never quit I will never leave a fallen comrade -The Warrior Ethos

  • @romanlegionary1890
    @romanlegionary18903 жыл бұрын

    Friends, Romans, Countrymen, today is a proud day being Roman!

  • @mikecampos1193

    @mikecampos1193

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh no it's the NCR they say you have to pay taxes.

  • @romanlegionary1890

    @romanlegionary1890

    3 жыл бұрын

    I only pay my taxes to Caesar or Rome. The NCR can go.

  • @NONO-oy1cu
    @NONO-oy1cu3 жыл бұрын

    Last time I was this early the Roman Republic was still alive

  • @zhubacca

    @zhubacca

    3 жыл бұрын

    Last time I was this early I made a repetitive shitpost

  • @GTAandApplechannel

    @GTAandApplechannel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Caesar : The Roman Republic will reorganized into the first Roman Empire to…

  • @elitely6748
    @elitely67483 жыл бұрын

    The fact you sponsored total war rome remastered makes me even happier (as a total war player) Now we need Praetorians

  • @medic9967

    @medic9967

    3 жыл бұрын

    Brave Romans to a man!

  • @elitely6748

    @elitely6748

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@medic9967 Jupiter is with us, legionnaries!, Praetorians, We have k*lled the enemy general

  • @medic9967

    @medic9967

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@elitely6748 sons of Mars! Jupiter gives us strength!

  • @el_gabron

    @el_gabron

    3 жыл бұрын

    Rome 2 > TWR Remastered

  • @medic9967

    @medic9967

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@el_gabron ^

  • @jole0000
    @jole00003 жыл бұрын

    4:56 stabbing was also better in tight formations, as it had a much lower risk of hurting a comrade by mistake

  • @azj_
    @azj_3 жыл бұрын

    Girls: Agghh she's wearing the same outfit just as me Boys:

  • @SoulSoundMuisc

    @SoulSoundMuisc

    2 жыл бұрын

    Octavio: "...nice sandle boots." Brutus: "...you too." Octavio: "cow hide?" Brutus: *nod* "cow hide." Octavio: "...yeah. me too. Hey, wanna--" Brutus: "Conquer those dudes over there?" Octavio: "...sweet."

  • @uberlags7022
    @uberlags70223 жыл бұрын

    Ave, True to Caesar

  • @thewalking4473

    @thewalking4473

    3 жыл бұрын

    There it is.

  • @gtbest5417
    @gtbest54173 жыл бұрын

    "Ave, true to Caesar"

  • @SilverFang2789

    @SilverFang2789

    3 жыл бұрын

    NCR would like to know your location

  • @HistoryOfRevolutions
    @HistoryOfRevolutions3 жыл бұрын

    Aristotle once stated: "Anybody can become angry - that is easy, but to be angry with the right person and to the right degree and at the right time and for the right purpose, and in the right way - that is not within everybody's power and is not easy"

  • @jbarral6509

    @jbarral6509

    Жыл бұрын

    What does it mean I'm confused by it

  • @LanMandragon1720

    @LanMandragon1720

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jbarral6509 Basically that determining what is and is not justified anger is difficult.

  • @imbarron5015

    @imbarron5015

    Жыл бұрын

    Explain in fortnite term

  • @SeriousPinoyGamer
    @SeriousPinoyGamer3 жыл бұрын

    Last time I was this early, the Western Roman Empire still existed

  • @Hugh_Morris

    @Hugh_Morris

    3 жыл бұрын

    Don't, it still hurts

  • @ChaseMcCain81

    @ChaseMcCain81

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @pooroldman5089

    @pooroldman5089

    3 жыл бұрын

    Soo Original and funny 😒

  • @Kreia.

    @Kreia.

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Gurpreet Singh India isn’t west.

  • @Pyrotrainthing
    @Pyrotrainthing3 жыл бұрын

    "The Caesar has marked you for death, and the Legion obeys! Ready yourself for battle!"

  • @minedoimperija

    @minedoimperija

    3 жыл бұрын

    Someone already commented this

  • @eliasmortimer9564

    @eliasmortimer9564

    2 жыл бұрын

    Retribution!

  • @kriptid4506

    @kriptid4506

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ave, true to caesar

  • @bored8321
    @bored83213 жыл бұрын

    "Legion commanders prefer recruiting from lower classes" seems like that practice holds true and favorable even today

  • @Momo14198

    @Momo14198

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's like that with every military that needs good fighters.

  • @proudfirebrand3946

    @proudfirebrand3946

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's almost like war preys on the weak on the battlefield, that this has become a necessity of recruiting.

  • @konnorrockkonnoisseur4970

    @konnorrockkonnoisseur4970

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ofc! Why would the rich ever want to fight?

  • @frankgesuele6298

    @frankgesuele6298

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@konnorrockkonnoisseur4970 Back then it would be for glory, wealth & political advancement. Example: Caesar

  • @mikecampos1193

    @mikecampos1193

    3 жыл бұрын

    @shadow faze City boys ain't tough enough but country boys are no wonder so many of these guy country bumpkins.

  • @EthanMKim
    @EthanMKim3 жыл бұрын

    Roma! Aeterna! Aeterna! Victrix!

  • @JerryMan68

    @JerryMan68

    3 жыл бұрын

    ok

  • @ArousedRat1

    @ArousedRat1

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JerryMan68 kzread.info/dash/bejne/iJ-Zrs2udt22lrA.html

  • @cjmartinez8318

    @cjmartinez8318

    3 жыл бұрын

    𝕾𝖊𝖓𝖆𝖙𝖚𝖘, 𝕻𝖔𝖕𝖚𝖑𝖚𝖘𝖖𝖚𝖊, 𝕽𝖔𝖒𝖆𝖓𝖚𝖘!

  • @JerryMan68

    @JerryMan68

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@cjmartinez8318 uhhh roman something something

  • @garenjohnson6554

    @garenjohnson6554

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@cjmartinez8318 The Senate People of Rome

  • @joshreddy4278
    @joshreddy42783 жыл бұрын

    Just thinking about Roman legions and this dropped I am scared

  • @xxyodagamerxx3819

    @xxyodagamerxx3819

    3 жыл бұрын

    Man you gotta hide somebody is stalking you

  • @Darnakas

    @Darnakas

    3 жыл бұрын

    I made a Roman music playlist an hour ago... now i am a bit concerned too 😅

  • @francvetojevic6259

    @francvetojevic6259

    3 жыл бұрын

    Was preparing for a history class about Roman military tactics. Perfect timing.

  • @PerturbatorFan
    @PerturbatorFan3 жыл бұрын

    Fucking love their armor, its one of the best things I have ever seen

  • @galacticbananastopmotions7292

    @galacticbananastopmotions7292

    2 жыл бұрын

    I love that it looks like they were somewhat inspired by ancient greek armor too

  • @paulstephensia1412
    @paulstephensia14123 жыл бұрын

    They are the finest the ancient world has to offer, that and the fact they have brilliant generals like Gaius Julius Caesare, they can defeat even the largest fiercest barbaric armies.

  • @ODST_Parker
    @ODST_Parker3 жыл бұрын

    I remember how fascinated I was with the Roman legions after playing Rome Total War as a kid. It's nice to finally have that game remastered.

  • @finncon4399

    @finncon4399

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just get rtw2

  • @sheevpalpatine3977
    @sheevpalpatine39773 жыл бұрын

    A wise man once said “Stwike him centerwian, stwike him verwy woughwy”

  • @DangerousWarCriminal

    @DangerousWarCriminal

    3 жыл бұрын

    _oh no_

  • @RikkiTikkiTavi290

    @RikkiTikkiTavi290

    2 жыл бұрын

    " So, you dare waid us?"

  • @laplthelullemann
    @laplthelullemann3 жыл бұрын

    1:17 this fight scene looks more intense than most movie battles

  • @footballbasketball182hi5

    @footballbasketball182hi5

    Жыл бұрын

    You must have not seen any movies then

  • @laplthelullemann

    @laplthelullemann

    Жыл бұрын

    @@footballbasketball182hi5 and you must be very fun at parties

  • @footballbasketball182hi5

    @footballbasketball182hi5

    Жыл бұрын

    @@laplthelullemann why are you mad now

  • @-Raylight
    @-Raylight3 жыл бұрын

    *_Nobody expects the _**_-Spanish Inquisition-_**_ Roman Legionary!_*

  • @irishpatriotv2575
    @irishpatriotv25753 жыл бұрын

    Could have mentioned that Gaius Marius was Julius Caesars Uncle

  • @shanedoesyoutube8001

    @shanedoesyoutube8001

    2 жыл бұрын

    Imagine Nintendo's Mario having a nephew named Cesare (or I dunno, Lil Caesar if they're ballsy)

  • @Marcellos-Wildlife
    @Marcellos-Wildlife3 жыл бұрын

    The supply chain was one more big reasons of the success of the roman army

  • @GreyghostChiong
    @GreyghostChiong3 жыл бұрын

    I've been waiting for this!

  • @LairNobleza
    @LairNobleza3 жыл бұрын

    UGH I JUST LOVE ROMANS SO MUCH. THEY WERE SO CIVILIZED FOR THEIR TIME

  • @PRubin-rh4sr

    @PRubin-rh4sr

    3 жыл бұрын

    They were the golden standard of civilization (at least in the West) of course they are.

  • @jimboonie9885

    @jimboonie9885

    3 жыл бұрын

    MsG

  • @konnorrockkonnoisseur4970

    @konnorrockkonnoisseur4970

    3 жыл бұрын

    My boy Emperor Constantine helped Jesus spread his word 🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @bloxracer3627

    @bloxracer3627

    3 жыл бұрын

    What about the Egyptians?

  • @theus663

    @theus663

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dont forget the Chinese dynasties were just as civilized.

  • @alexanderhanooman
    @alexanderhanooman3 жыл бұрын

    I can just picture The Metatron rolling his eyes at the pronunciation .

  • @zhubacca

    @zhubacca

    3 жыл бұрын

    Idk what the metatron it sounds super cringey. The pronunciation was awful though, they couldn't take the tiny amount of time to look it up before recording?

  • @alexanderhanooman

    @alexanderhanooman

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@zhubacca check him out my friend....cool chap!

  • @isaaceugene8570

    @isaaceugene8570

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@zhubacca if u know what he's talking about there's no need to complain

  • @sonaracova3950
    @sonaracova39503 жыл бұрын

    Ah yes a new video, time to enjoy like always, thank you for always making me learn more about history.

  • @inserisciunnome
    @inserisciunnome3 жыл бұрын

    12:03 "The pompeii type was the lightest version" Oh, the irony

  • @blakegable3411

    @blakegable3411

    3 жыл бұрын

    I don’t get it

  • @epa901

    @epa901

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@blakegable3411 One of the biggest tragedies of their time happened to a city near Rome. A city named "Pompeii" got destroyed by a volcano. The bodies of the dead can be seen today, they turned to some kind of stone statues. They are still today in the positions where they died over 2000 years ago. Seriously, it's interesting go look it up.

  • @TheZamaron
    @TheZamaron3 жыл бұрын

    I fucking love the Romans, from the interesting history, to their military tactics and style, the comradery and brotherhood these men shared and pride for their unit. The Romans are iconic and easily the most well remembered faction from ancient history, I always love playing as the Romans in RTS games. Or in Risk, start off with Italy and try to build my own Roman Empire.

  • @Brunzy1970
    @Brunzy19702 жыл бұрын

    Perfect explanation of the Roman military formations, you made it pretty slick. Good job!

  • @CJ_1406
    @CJ_14063 жыл бұрын

    Instead of saying the "f__st" word, I'm just gonna say I got here on time.

  • @LavaCreeperPeople

    @LavaCreeperPeople

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @diamoz7597

    @diamoz7597

    3 жыл бұрын

    first

  • @Dabadi4834

    @Dabadi4834

    3 жыл бұрын

    I legitimately thought it was fuckst lmao

  • @Ruskah0307

    @Ruskah0307

    3 жыл бұрын

    I like you

  • @sadmanpranto9026

    @sadmanpranto9026

    3 жыл бұрын

    feast ??

  • @shymebc
    @shymebc3 жыл бұрын

    too all those wondering, the minimum height a legionary could be was 5'5 for an infantry man and 5'8 for cavalry however taller men would be preferred. in the case of crisis however restrictions would be relaxed.

  • @yesyesyesyes1600

    @yesyesyesyes1600

    7 ай бұрын

    Absolutely. In crisis standards are lowered. In the late eastern roman army there were also P.O.W.s from abroad in the army.

  • @fuze9150
    @fuze91503 жыл бұрын

    Love ur vids on the first one on trench shotguns I already bought your WW1 book kepp uploading 😎

  • @jackcutter2
    @jackcutter22 жыл бұрын

    Me facing a Roman legate: "I've got to act quickly or I'll die. HEY YOU! WHY DON'T YOU LEG-GET SOME BITCHES?!" *legate starts tearing up*

  • @Oof_2nd

    @Oof_2nd

    2 жыл бұрын

    What?

  • @alfredmarcos1761
    @alfredmarcos17613 жыл бұрын

    This just made me replay New Vegas...10/10 approves.

  • @niccifemboy

    @niccifemboy

    3 жыл бұрын

    retribution : not pog , join legion : pog

  • @alfredmarcos1761

    @alfredmarcos1761

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@niccifemboy for Ceasar!

  • @niccifemboy

    @niccifemboy

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@alfredmarcos1761 yessir

  • @xxiwarrior250ixx6
    @xxiwarrior250ixx63 жыл бұрын

    Nobody: Roman Legionaries' Models in Ryse: Son of Rome - 5:50

  • @howelldale2588
    @howelldale25883 жыл бұрын

    Ave True to Caesar!

  • @kriptid4506

    @kriptid4506

    2 жыл бұрын

    RETRIBUTION

  • @freakgameplayz1778
    @freakgameplayz17783 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making these videos it helpes me with history..and it's ibtreasting great content!

  • @iteor7320
    @iteor73203 жыл бұрын

    Finally, the long awaited video about sandals and really awesome infantry units

  • @hexxr4901
    @hexxr49013 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for all of the Roman history that I can use in school

  • @ryandart5616
    @ryandart56163 жыл бұрын

    Nice video Simple History

  • @LupercusArchanus
    @LupercusArchanus3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent attention to detail in the imagery.

  • @brandonray8409
    @brandonray84093 жыл бұрын

    Love this channel!! Love history about all wars and how brave so many men and women had to give for our freedom

  • @IsAcRafT
    @IsAcRafT3 жыл бұрын

    Oh yes, the good and ol' reliable Roman Legionnary ^^this will be a great episode.

  • @helloimskip
    @helloimskip3 жыл бұрын

    Video Suggestion: Genghis Khan's punishments

  • @scripe1957
    @scripe19573 жыл бұрын

    great video once again!

  • @IrishTechnicalThinker
    @IrishTechnicalThinker3 жыл бұрын

    This was an excellent video!

  • @theemissary1433
    @theemissary14333 жыл бұрын

    Now that you guys have covered the Legionaries, are you gonna do a video on the Late Roman Comitatenses? It may be an unpopular opinion, but I love those guys

  • @deanrazor9023

    @deanrazor9023

    Жыл бұрын

    They definitely look cool

  • @paprskomet

    @paprskomet

    Жыл бұрын

    But "Comitatenses" were Legionaries(for example, also other classes of soldiers belonged to comitatenses). That term merely denotes status in hierarchy of late antiquity roman army not some new type of soldiers.

  • @SpiffingNZ
    @SpiffingNZ3 жыл бұрын

    3:25 - "The only important thing was that the recruit was a freeborn man." [The Clans disliked that]

  • @user-rb1ck6ox8i
    @user-rb1ck6ox8i2 күн бұрын

    Something to remember, until Servius Tullius came to power, the Roman army was a series of “war-bands” led by a chieftain. The soldiers in the band would typically have a helmet, made of either wood or metal, along with a small shield, with a lightweight spear meant to be thrown. The chieftain would also have a lightweight throwing spear and a shortsword. It was the sword that truly showed his authority. He would also have a more decorated helmet, made of metal.

  • @D3athmooman
    @D3athmooman2 жыл бұрын

    Please do more Roman videos, I love them! ♥️

  • @maia3420
    @maia34203 жыл бұрын

    I’m on a Roman pillage er I mean pilgrimage. Thank you!

  • @drpepper3838
    @drpepper38383 жыл бұрын

    Please do a video about the raid on the medway!! The worst naval defeat/blunder in english history

  • @basichistory
    @basichistory3 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed this video

  • @icedsushi7957
    @icedsushi79573 жыл бұрын

    They looked cool.That's why they named it coolus helmet

  • @doomasameer5481
    @doomasameer54813 жыл бұрын

    awe,true to caesar.

  • @emanuelb.2559
    @emanuelb.25592 жыл бұрын

    I like how ancient romans were evil and good, noble and cruel at the same time

  • @sovereignshark
    @sovereignshark3 жыл бұрын

    This weren't very accurate, but it had all the important info, so ty

  • @bergmark9723
    @bergmark97233 жыл бұрын

    you make great videos dude

  • @itshistorysenpai2895
    @itshistorysenpai28953 жыл бұрын

    So basically all troops in Roman legion can be considered as Special forces in modern perspective

  • @thijsdeboer389
    @thijsdeboer3892 жыл бұрын

    "So what do you want? Quantity of quality or quality over quantity" Romans: Both "What?" Romans: Both

  • @timothydonovan4579
    @timothydonovan45793 жыл бұрын

    Please do an episode about left-handed soldiers through history!! Love your work

  • @randomlygeneratedname

    @randomlygeneratedname

    2 жыл бұрын

    There's not too much to say as far as I'm aware most were forced or trained out if it. There is however a specific castle in Wales/Shropshire where the spiral staircase goes the other way to favour left handed defenders who were common to that specific group

  • @Radslom
    @Radslom5 ай бұрын

    Great video!

  • @mint_ducks4131
    @mint_ducks41313 жыл бұрын

    Legion

  • @thelichking9123
    @thelichking91233 жыл бұрын

    The Roman Legionary like a boss xD

  • @BillMcSwain
    @BillMcSwain2 жыл бұрын

    GREAT EPISODE! 💯

  • @mrw575
    @mrw5753 жыл бұрын

    Omg it's so good to watch simple history on Friday when I'm going to my army friends house

  • @thebucket2503
    @thebucket25033 жыл бұрын

    Before I pressed play it was obvious who sponsored this lol

  • @Halfdanr_H
    @Halfdanr_H3 жыл бұрын

    I do believe this video is littered with mistakes. I’ll explain what I’ve found: @ 2:21 The Marian reforms changed eligibility for recruitment from those who owned property of a minimum value to the Capite Censi (by the head) system. It meant the landless poor we’re now eligible to join the legions, but they did have to be a citizen. It isn’t until hundreds of years later that the Emperor Caracalla extends the rights of citizenship to everyone who lives in the Empire. During the time of the Marian reforms, non-citizens could join the army and go into the Auxilia and were awarded citizenship upon retirement. They could NOT join the legions. Their sons would be citizens at birth, however, making eligible to join the legions despite their family originally coming from ‘outside’ of the Italian provinces/the Empire. The belt @ 6:49 is called a Cingulum. Balteus is the name given to the baldric that’s worn from the shoulder, from the Gladius in hung. The other type of waist belt is called a Cintus (see 8:27). @ 7:38 As far as the armour goes, the Lorica Laminata/Segmentata is plate armour, not really a cuirass type of armour. A typical cuirass used by the Romans was a solid one piece iron breast plate, often covered with leather and decorated to show muscles, reliefs of gods, or other patterns. They’re commonly called Lorica Musculata. @ 8:01 That’s a mistake in the narration, Lorica Hamata has on one ‘t’ in it. @ 9:03 The shield on the right of that picture is not a scutum, that’s a Parma. Soldiers such as the Signifer (Standard Bearer) would be equipped with that. I’m not a professional historian, but I grew up around an awful lot of Roman archeological sites, have been fascinated by Ancient Rome since I was a small child, and posses a large library of Roman history books. All the information I’ve given can be found in your typical shop bought Roman history books. I hope this was helpful 🙂

  • @themajor5156
    @themajor51563 жыл бұрын

    Each video gets better.

  • @higuys8430
    @higuys84303 жыл бұрын

    LOVE THE VIDS MAN! WONDERING IF YOU COULD DO SOME MORE NAPOLEONIC WATERLOO VIDS, THANKS!

  • @rogue6685
    @rogue66853 жыл бұрын

    ave true to caesar

  • @user-wi3yx4ot1x
    @user-wi3yx4ot1x3 жыл бұрын

    I really like roman history please do more videos these are amazing, I was born in the town of Colchester, that has lots of roman old artifacts and discovery's.

  • @pienaric4934
    @pienaric49343 жыл бұрын

    the battle scene when the romans and Gaul's were fighting looked so good

  • @thegamingdutchman4660
    @thegamingdutchman46603 жыл бұрын

    Hello simple history, can you pls make a video about the arditi. It's an elite italian unit from the great war. I would really appreciate it

  • @debasins
    @debasins3 жыл бұрын

    The fact that they prioritized their comrades more than the state, especially in that era, amazes me. My respect for the legionaries📈📈📈

  • @LairNobleza

    @LairNobleza

    3 жыл бұрын

    a really good mindset to give for your armies

  • @JazzJaRa

    @JazzJaRa

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well your comrade can and will help you in combat, the state won't.

  • @danielbandeira5472
    @danielbandeira54723 жыл бұрын

    Please, make a video about aztec jaguar warrior (ocelotl)

  • @salmaanyasin4185
    @salmaanyasin41852 жыл бұрын

    love thye history u tell

  • @polarhackerc8605
    @polarhackerc86053 жыл бұрын

    Maybe make a video about the blimps that in the air in Great Britain all the time

  • @kakashihatake1869
    @kakashihatake18693 жыл бұрын

    *T E S T U D O* *ROMA VICTOR*

  • @lindahudson2657
    @lindahudson26573 жыл бұрын

    you made my day

  • @GotHoai
    @GotHoai3 жыл бұрын

    Yes. I am playing the remaster right now

  • @tomskowski6239
    @tomskowski62393 жыл бұрын

    List of all recorded Roman Legions: Legio I Germanica Legio I Adiutrix Legio I Italica Legio I Macriana Liberatrix Legio I Minervia Legio I Parthica Legio II Adiutrix Legio II Augusta Legio II Italica Legio II Parthica Legio II Traiana Fortis Legio III Augusta Legio III Cyrenaica Legio III Gallica Legio III Italica Concors Legio III Parthica Legio IV Flavia Felix Legio IV Macedonia Legio IV Scythia Legio V Alaudae Legio V Macedonia Legio VI Ferrata Legio VI Victrix Legio VII Claudia Pia Fidelis Legio VII Hispana Legio VIII Augusta Legio IX Hispana Legio X Fretensis Legio X Gemina Legio XI Claudia Pia Fidelis Legio XII Fulminata Legio XIII Gemina Legio XIV Gemina Legio XV Apollinaris Legio XV Primigenia Legio XVI Gallica Legio XVI Flavia Firma Legio XVII Legio XVIII Legio XIX Legio XX Valeria Victrix Legio XXI Rapax Legio XXII Deiotariana Legio XXII Primigenia Legio XXX Ulpia Victrix

  • @tomskowski6239

    @tomskowski6239

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Ben Shapiro They weren't a Legion, since they didn't fight for the Empire. They fought for the Emperor.