The Roman Auxilia

Meaning of the word "auxilia"

The earliest auxiliaries

An early form of combined arms warfare

Incentives to auxiliary service

Example of a Roman auxiliary diploma, engraved in bronze and bearing the names and seals of witnessing officers.  Image by Barbara McManus.

Elite auxiliaries

Barbarization of the auxilia

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