Latin Military

2. non-citizens troops who supported legions
4. - A scout or spy sent ahead to gather intelligence.
9. Militaris- Military roads built by Rome to move trips quickly across the empire
11. - Body armor worn by Roman soldiers (such as lorica segmentata).
13. - Literally "wing"; a cavalry unit stationed on the flanks of an army.
15. Guard- An elite unit tasked with protecting the Roman Emperor
18. a title given to a victorious general by his troops
19. a famous shield formation where soldiers locked shields together
20. an officer in command of about 80 soldiers
21. the strict training order, and obedience that made he Roman army effective
22. the standard short sword of Roman Legionaries, designed for stabbing in close combat
23. the main unit of Roman army, typically 5000-6000 soldiers
24. a senior officer who assisted in commanding a legion from a political class

1. a heavy throwing spear used before hand-to-hand combat to disrupt enemies
3. - A ditch or trench, commonly dug around a camp for defense.
5. - A garrison or defensive force stationed to protect a place.
6. a subdivision of a legion typically 10 cohorts per legion
7. - A cohort; a subdivision of a legion, usually about 480 soldiers.
8. a Roman military camp
10. the large rectangular shield used by Roman infantry
12. - A soldier's belt, often used to carry a sword or weapons.
13. - A marching column or formation of troops, especially while on the move.
14. - Baggage or heavy equipment that slowed an army's movement.
16. - A horn blower who signaled commands using a curved brass horn.
17. a professional Roman soldier