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Contents:
Introduction: Background and Chronology
The Roman soldier
Roman battle: tactics and formations - group cohesion - effects of terrain and environment - influence of equipment on tactics
Before the battle: deployment of battle lines - command and communication - ceremony and ritual
Combat: skirmishing and light troops - missile duels - infantry charge and collision - hand-to-hand combat - rear-rank support for front rank. Cavalry: functions and tactics. Morale: panic in battle
The stages of combat: duration - burden of equipment - dehydration and hunger - reserves and flank attacks - victory or retreat - pursuit
Aftermath: casualties - prisoners, slaves and plunder - executions and atrocities - burial of dead - celebration of victory
Conclusion: continuity - evolution and change.