My Gateway Project
Ancient Rome Military
Thesis Statement & first paragraph
Military in ancient Rome has little to do with military in modern day America. In ancient Rome,soldiers had armor made of strips of strong iron and leather making the suit flexible and strong. Unlike the heavy and hard suit use in modern day america. The Roman military used swords,spears and other weapons that need ample space to use. Modern day America`s weapons are heavier and need not as much space to use. Roman tactics were made so that most of the soldiers could make it the the enemies gate or wall. Modern day America use number and strength to make it to their enemy. The Romans use number and their tactics to win battles and conquer different places.
Modern Day American Soldier
This is an example of modern day armor. This armor is bigger and heavier. This suit is made to stay in place, or not to move much.
Roman Military Battle Tactic
This is one of the many tactics that the Roman military used. This one was called The Testudo Formation, it was used to help them get to the enemy, or to protect wile in battle. The Romans had many tactics made for different situations.
Roman Soldier
This is Roman military armor it is and looks light and strong. Their armor was made so that they could use their swords and spears. This armor was made to run, because the Romans ran a lot in battle.
Ancient Chinese gun
The Chinese were the people to make guns, used in modern day America. Modern day Americas guns look different.
Modern day American Gun
Modern day America made their own type of gun from the Chinese version. Modern day America thought that the sword and shield was an old form of weaponry so the turned to guns.
Ancient Rome weapon
This short sword is called the gladius all Roman soldiers had a sword like this. The Romans preferred the sword and shield than any otter weapon. Even though they had never seen a gun. The gladius was used more as a stabbing weapon.
Roman Navy
Unlike modern day America naval forces, the Roman navy even at its height never was accepted into the Roman military, but operated as last resource to the Roman army. The Roman military was made to battle on the ground not on the sea.
Modern Day American Navy
Modern day America trains on land, air, and sea combat. Modern day America depends on all forms of protection, land, sea, and air.
Roman Training
In the legions of the Republic, discipline was fierce and training harsh, all intended to bond the soldiers together making them a better fitting group. This helped in battle because they would help each other out more than usual, making them like family.
Modern Day America Training
Modern day America trains there groups without trying to bond their soldiers. Some will become friends some might become enemies.Modern day America trains their troops tobe loyal and to fight were they are told. Never staying with each other and trying to take enemy territory by force.