jan 1, 390 BC - Roman Militarism (Following Gaul)

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§ After defeat by Gaul in 390 BCE, Roman Army:
§ Overhaul army
§ No longer mass of soldiers
§ Broken into Maniples - core specialized fighters, 120 or 60
men
§ Act independently
§ Could be combined w/others

§ Outfitting soldiers:
§ Shield (oval, then rectangle): scutum
§ 1-2 throwing spears (pila)
§ Sharp thrusting sword (gladius)

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