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Ancient Warfare Podcast

The History Network

AWA382 - How Did Caesar's Legionnaires Stay Battle-Ready?

NOV 7, 20258 MIN
Ancient Warfare Podcast

AWA382 - How Did Caesar's Legionnaires Stay Battle-Ready?

NOV 7, 20258 MIN

Description

A listener asks: without modern nutritionists or recovery plans, how did Caesar's legionnaires maintain the stamina to fight repeated battles, such as Bibracte and the Arar in 58 BC? Murray Dahm looks at training, diet, and discipline in Rome's legions, and how ancient soldiers sustained their fighting edge.

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