Re: Did Ancient Roman Soldiers Shave?

From: Typhoon News User (news_at_nbnet.nb.ca)
Date: 12/05/04 

To: sci-military-moderated@moderators.isc.org
Date: Sun, 05 Dec 2004 07:44:20 GMT

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The first century of Roman Legionnaires would be landowners (read wealthy). The reason
for making war was profit or pleasure. When peasants were later needed in the Legion, "I
am a citizen of Rome" was a medal given to commoners who formed the large foreign armies
of foot. 

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