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Why Was Roman Military Discipline So Brutal?
A history explainer is drawing attention to the harsh discipline of the Roman army, examining why punishments such as flogging and decimation were so severe. The harsh system reflected Rome's need to maintain order among large citizen armies and its belief that fear kept legions loyal and effective in battle.
Why now: Renewed interest in ancient Roman military history and how extreme discipline kept the legions effective
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- Why Was Roman Military Discipline So Brutal? · Unseen Rome
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