Why Roman Legions Advanced Slower Than Their Enemies Expected
Автор: War Chronicles
Загружено: 2025-12-27
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Rome didn’t “move slow” because the legions were weak. They moved slow because they were building safety and control into every step.
In this video, we follow a Roman army on campaign and uncover why enemies who expected a rushed advance instead watched the legions crawl forward like a machine. Scouts and screens cleared the route. Engineers dealt with roads, rivers, and bottlenecks. Officers enforced spacing so the column wouldn’t stretch and snap. And the real anchor of the march—supplies, pack animals, and wagons—set a pace that couldn’t be rushed without chaos.
Most importantly, Rome ended each day by constructing a fortified camp, turning “rest” into defense and making surprise attacks far harder. Their enemies often moved faster with lighter forces, but speed came at a cost: fatigue, disorder, and vulnerability.
By the end, you’ll see why Rome chose control over speed—and how that “slow” pace helped legions avoid traps, stay battle-ready, and win wars.
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