Roman Military Virtue
The Romans believed that courage couldn't be taught, leading them to recruit soldiers from more "barbaric" regions as their own citizens grew disinterested in combat. While citizen troops excelled in engineering and discipline, the auxiliaries from wilder areas were prized for their bravery and fighting spirit. This distinction highlights a practical divide in the Roman military, where the valor of the auxiliaries often overshadowed that of the legionaries.In this clip
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