Roman foot soldiers, known as legionaries Initially, the Roman army was structured similarly to Greek hoplite formations, with recruitment based on a citizen's social standing. However, King Servius Tullius introduced a system based on wealth, excluding the poorest citizens from military service while the wealthiest formed the cavalry. During the Republican period, the Roman army adopted the manipular system, dividing the army into three units: hastati, principes, and triarii. The hastati were t

THE LEGIONS OF ROME Ancient Warriors documentary series Seventh Art Productions directed by Phil Grabsky. 1994 Discovery Channel The Legions of Rome, a 1994 episode of the Ancient Warriors documentary series produced by Seventh Art Productions and directed by Phil Grabsky, explores the rise and dominance of the Roman military. Set at the end of the second century AD, the episode follows a Roman soldier crossing the Danube into the unknown, highlighting the army's unparalleled discipline, trainin