HISTORY
ORIGINS OF CHRISTIANITY
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They had many people who deserted because the training was too intense.
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The secrets to how Roman weapons were made were lost so weapons could not be replaced.
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Roman soldiers stopped training in their full armor because it was too heavy.
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Frequent budget cuts left the Roman Empire with barely any military force at all.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The main weaknesses were the cavalry and the archers. That’s why they had auxiliary troops recruited among Numidians, Germans, and Gauls and later on, during the Empire, Sirians for the cavalry.
Detailed explanation-2: -This training combined with having the most advanced equipment at the time made the Roman army really powerful. The Roman army had many weapons and tactics that other armies hadn’t even heard of before! They would use huge catapults which were able to fling rocks over distances of several hundred meters.
Detailed explanation-3: -They only showed loyalty to the rulers and elected government when they were paid for their services. When the Roman Empire become cash-strapped and could not pay the military, the soldiers turned against their government and leaders. The mutiny and factions were a reason for the downfall of the Roman Empire.
Detailed explanation-4: -Roman soldiers would train for four months. They learned marching skills first, followed by learning how to use their weapons. Then they began to spar with other soldiers. During the training exercise, the soldiers would also be taught to obey their commanders and either the Republic or the Emperor.