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were one of Rome's greatest armies ever. Many factors lead to the greatness of . First, the Roman Legionaries were very well trained and disciplined. Next, they weren't as tough on the cities they conquered as many other forces were. Finally, the Legions setu ....

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.... or, if they were lucky, enslaved the entire city they conquered. Sometimes, the Legions even allowed the conquered enemies to keep their original government, provided they give Rome ships or soldiers to help them win the war. The Legionaries gave some foes partial rights or possibly even allowed them to regain citizenship. The Legions setup well designed fortresses or marching camps to keep enemies from easily gaining an advantage on them when in combat. The whole army slept together in the marching camp. The camp's defenses consisted of a turf rampart, five or six feet high, behind a ditch. The defenses were stronger than the marchin ....