On this video we'll discover all the most important ancient Roman military ranks and unit types through the Kingdom, the Republic and the Imperial time. I hope you enjoy #ancientrome #romanempire #romanarmy
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@ale_s453 ай бұрын
I love the medieval looking late Roman army infantry and cavalry. I'd love to see more of them in movies instead of only seeing lorica segmentatas and square shields
@fransbuijs8083 ай бұрын
Same here. Those films make it look as if the Roman army never changed and the soldiers who fought Attila looked just like those who fought Arminius.
@marcusott29733 ай бұрын
There's a channel called Maiorianus on this platform, he specialises in late Roman history. It's pretty good.
@ale_s453 ай бұрын
I know, I really like that channel @@marcusott2973
@p03saucez3 ай бұрын
Pretty depressing era when those changes in equipment and appearance took place
@ale_s453 ай бұрын
@@p03saucez yes and no, the 4th century was a time of relative stability and economic recovery and growth for the empire. We see it as the beginning of the end but things were going way better than in the 3rd century
@nevets23713 ай бұрын
I would love it if you did a part 2 for the medieval Byzantine Roman army as well, It would be fascinating to see how the ranks changed and what is still reminiscent of the classical Roman army
@kerebaka3 ай бұрын
That would be fascinating to find out!
@MetalLensReviews3 ай бұрын
I second that. Would love some breaking down of Byzantine units.
@dawndarklight443 ай бұрын
Calling the Eastern Romans Byzantines. You have been tainted by the G*rmans.
@undergroundriptiles70053 ай бұрын
Byzantine is so underrated they’re awesome
@petergaskin1811Ай бұрын
The earlier Comitatenses (Mobile Legions) and Limitanei (Border Force) are fascinating. Read The Notitia dignitatum et administrationum omnium tam civilium quam militarium*. It gives the organisation of legions and ranks of high military dignitaries under the Late Empire. * free to download from YT.
@sowianskizonierz26933 ай бұрын
Wait they didn't just rank up by doing guild quests???
@johnnycrown50973 ай бұрын
No, that's for unlocking new abilities you pleb and moving through the caste system... You start out as a farmer and gain more experience points raiding gaulic and germanic dungeons... Read a book, I really don't like when people don't know history because they read propaganda like history books when everyone knows real history are in D&D manuals... Keep up pleb...
@laisphinto63723 ай бұрын
No pleb only for patrician
@edoardoprevelato65773 ай бұрын
Nope, you had to sub for a pro account
@ZEBULON1813 ай бұрын
You'd think, right 👍
@Lavthefox3 ай бұрын
Not that different from today: buy the battlepass, get the cool gear
@markewald69953 ай бұрын
By all means, dive as deep as you possibly can into the details of the Roman army throughout the Republic and Imperial eras; I can't get enough of it. Also, I love hearing your Latin pronunciation, which is what I learned in college back in the late 70s, although with far less fluency and style as you have.
@roberthunter69273 ай бұрын
Thanks Metatron. I learned from a video by another author that the Roman legions did not have specialist engineering sub-units unlike modern armies who have "assault pioneers", "combat engineers", etc. Instead the whole legion might set itself to the task of building a fort, or a road, or siege machines. And then you described various types of specialist officers which to day we would call "technical warrants". High ranking NCO's with specialist knowledge and skills. These would obviously supervise the work of the ordinary soldiers in their engineering tasks.
@tommyblackwell37603 ай бұрын
The beneficiari are paralleled in the US Army today by the Warrant Officer corps, outside of Aviation branch (i.e. Warrant Officer helo pilots) composed of expert technical experts in a few select fields, such as Engineers, Artillery, Armor/Mech, Intelligence, Medical, etc.
@roberthunter69273 ай бұрын
@@tommyblackwell3760 Yep. Much the same in British-type armies. Regimental Sergeant Major will advise the battalion commander, and the Company SM will advise the Company commander.
@p03saucez3 ай бұрын
One of my favorite Romaboos is back to making Rome videos. Gonna be a good day!
@wisdomleader853 ай бұрын
Some names of the military ranks and units introduced in this video can be considered the origins of certain words in modern English. "Optio" is an example of them. This is an informative video. I'd love to watch more.
@kevinsullivan34483 ай бұрын
The Roman military invented articulation in military formations, with generals relinquishing direct control to lower officers, thus allowing a Maniple to exploit an opening without direct orders from on high. The inclusion of so many specialty troops allowed the rank and file Legionary to just hone his ability to defeat the enemy.
@t.kersten76953 ай бұрын
very interesting and informative. the roman military was very complex (and complicated). i had always to remember, how long ancient Rome existed and ruled, no wonder how many changes they´ve had over all those centuries of time.
@MrJinglejanglejingle3 ай бұрын
...I am preparing a D&D campaign in my setting's Classical Period, so this is absolutely *fantastic* timing. Thanks, Metatron!
@Derly243 ай бұрын
I got out of the Marine Corps around 7 years ago and we still used their tactics when it came to securing embassies using shields. They are by far the best military tacticians in world history.
@FelixstoweFoamForge3 ай бұрын
Did a good job there explaining a VERY complicated topic.
@michaelkuczynski753 ай бұрын
Would be good to consider a vidoe on the Roman Navy and how it was organized and ranks, etc.
@lupaswolfshead99713 ай бұрын
Thought I know all about this and then Metatron teaches me something I didn't know about the specialist ranks of immunus and the nco variant .Always delivers and surprises lol
@metatronyt3 ай бұрын
Glad to be helpful thanks
@lupaswolfshead99713 ай бұрын
your welcome .I always end up learning off your videos bro@@metatronyt
@BullfrogActual3 ай бұрын
I would love to see more breakdowns of the Roman armies, and also their enemies.
@gregorymccoy67973 ай бұрын
I love ANY information about the legions. So please, make more of these.
@NeoN-PeoN3 ай бұрын
It would be awesome if this is a starting video of a series that describes Rome's military shape in different eras of Rome. Personally, I'm excited to see a video about the Praetorian Guard, as I think there are a lot of parallels between them and the Intelligence Community of today's America. I would love to see just how they were organized.
@DustyPazner3 ай бұрын
Do more of these little things for rome and thw neolithic times. This is insanely useful for my book!
@Bennie_Tziek3 ай бұрын
I didnt know they specialised in anthrax so early in human history...
@DustyPazner3 ай бұрын
@@Bennie_Tziek general I would love to give you a *personal* chemestry lesson after the video...
@WeylinDerwydd3 ай бұрын
Could you also cover the auxiliary troops and how much equipment and such like cost them please
@hairyjohnson25973 ай бұрын
Ahh a Roman video by my favorite youtuber. Nostalgia! It's been a while since you've blessed us with a Roman video! ❤
@tommyblackwell37603 ай бұрын
Excellent video, please do make this the first in a series on a series on the Roman Army!
@RenateMeijer-zu2xy3 ай бұрын
The centurio nicknamed Cedo Alteram ("gimme another") more or less embodies the use of the vitis, becoming notorious for breaking them on the backs of the milites.
@simpsondr123 ай бұрын
I bet you'd get a lot of entertainment out of this little indie game called "Warlord: Britannia". You act as a Legate (in first person) starting with few troops, but build them up and take over a British island. You have to build a camp, promote legionnaires up through the ranks... You get infantry, including auxiliaries, archers, cavalry, artillery.
@cyrusfreeman99723 ай бұрын
i have been trying to piece this together for the last two months. Thank you, Metatron. Please make more about the internal structure of the century and other more specialized units
Thank You Very much for explaining this topic !!! 😊
@joseluisnd753 ай бұрын
Great vid pal. Hope you continue the series.
@douglasyoung9273 ай бұрын
Definitely interested in all of the above. Great video.
@RWNetworkEX3 ай бұрын
Would love to see more of this. Great video
@robertoflores45463 ай бұрын
Correct. Interested in more videos like this one. Thank you.
@steakwolf3 ай бұрын
I love this video. Yes, super interested in a follow up. Although I like when you offer your opinion on current events or give reviews of shows or movies or other KZbinrs, this kind of video is timeless and why I started following your work in the first place. Awesome job, thanks for this.
@lefter7003 ай бұрын
Nice to know you are back to quality content. Keep up the good work! Cheers!
@kathyevans32513 ай бұрын
This was very fascinating. I would like more on this topic
@emiliascholer90473 ай бұрын
I strongly recommend Schwerpunkt's video on the Early Imperial Roman army officers' ranks. But also his entire Roman warfare playlist
@tonnywildweasel81383 ай бұрын
Very interesting!! Thank you very much 👍
@MelaniePhoenix3 ай бұрын
That was really interesting! Yes, more videos on this subject would be much appreciated 😊
@jeffreysharp85263 ай бұрын
Thank you for this excellent video. I am very interested in learning more of the history of the Roman Army especially, how its influence is present in our own military.
@user-nn3dd1me8r3 ай бұрын
Yes!very informative
@komnenosdoukas72013 ай бұрын
i would love a video of the byzantine military ranks
@TheHardCore893 ай бұрын
absolutely captivating. Please keep doing these..also fighting tactics and battle formations would be amazing.. thank you
@plmng72943 ай бұрын
I am interested!!! :) Love to hear more about it.
@rsacchi1003 ай бұрын
Yes, this interesting. I'd like to see more like these. Any writings on those who came up from the ranks?
@eliech71123 ай бұрын
Awesome video thank you
@oldenbusted12893 ай бұрын
Bring it on mate. This is why I subscribe to your Channel. Great stuff. Thanks
@LordDucarius3 ай бұрын
Looking forward to this topic, I still remember an old lindybeige video explaining the 4 types of roman soldier during the punic wars and how different it was from what you think of when thinking of legionaries
@victxbr3 ай бұрын
Great video as always, please do one in the Late Roman Empire
@luchoman913 ай бұрын
Awesome video! Great to watch a video covering the "line-up" of Roman soldiers throughout the time of the Ancient Romans! I think a whole series of videos covering the formations of the armies in different periods and cultures would be amazing to watch! And even see how they would compare if two of them faced off each other in battle! On a side note, would you be willing to make a video on Feudal Japanese battle tactics? I've been wanting to research the Samurai more and I have learned a lot already from you and others. Correct me if I'm wrong but I heard the Samurai's primary weapon was the bow (Yumi) first and foremost and that it was used on horseback. I am curious to know how battles would play out with a set up like that!
@happyhourk123 ай бұрын
I have been waiting for this video!!! AWSOME!!!
@ravensthatflywiththenightm73193 ай бұрын
Thank you, Metatron. I was just thinking yesterday that I needed to research on Ancient Roman ranks and units. For a new story.
@derekostrom50803 ай бұрын
i love the content
@jeffreywebb26923 ай бұрын
Excellent video.
@Blondie423 ай бұрын
Well, this . . . ranks as an informative video. Thanks Metatron. 👍
@joshuamunoz33103 ай бұрын
please continue, the complexity of roman armies is fascinating
@Zennsunni3 ай бұрын
This was excellent, military is fascinating information, I would love to see more
@CyrilleParis3 ай бұрын
Yes!! another episode!! several indeed!!!
@sergenerli9763 ай бұрын
I am a big fan of yours and I joy all of your videos. Your detailed explanations are very interesting and fill in the gaps in my prior knowledge. Please keep them coming.
@rifleman2c9973 ай бұрын
Thank you for this explanation of roman military ranks as I was tinkering around with worldbuilding a Steampunk version of Rome.
@matteoallodi80303 ай бұрын
Great video as always. I would be very interested in the details and ranks adopted by the armies in the late stages of the empire, after the Diocletian reform for example.
@chrissermoon41563 ай бұрын
Yes please! More content on roman military. Would really like to hear about sallery (compared with other occupations fx).
@BrianTRude3 ай бұрын
YES, I'd be interested. Please carry on.
@lysytoszef3 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video! Would it be possible for the Eastern Roman Empire to also get some love?
@fredazcarate48183 ай бұрын
Metatron thank you for producing another brilliant video lecture on the ranks of Roman Army. I appreciate your scholarly approach to the subject. Once again thank you and God bless you, the Mrs, and family.
@rb42redsuns13 ай бұрын
More episodes? Yes, please!
@fenghuanghun3 ай бұрын
You're God sent! I'm writing a book in which the military structure is highly based on Roman Military Structure. With your video, I've got all the information that I need in one place.
@pmpiper13 ай бұрын
Please continue... I find the Roman army fascinating and your videos wonderfully researched. Personally I would find salary, recruitment and terms of service as well as overall position in Roman society( both Republic and Imperial eras ) intriguing subjects for further videos.
@chpet16553 ай бұрын
Yes I’d love to see more about Salaries in Roman as it’s something I’ve been thinking about recently.
@morgangallowglass86683 ай бұрын
Yes, please MORE!
@andrewhawking78933 ай бұрын
Nice video. Could you do more videos like this please?
@MonkehMike3 ай бұрын
Yes, please make a part 2
@JamesRDavenport3 ай бұрын
Definitely want to see a part 2. Interesting how even two thousand years apart, we still see how the Roman Legions influenced modern military organization. (I.E. centurion = sergeants/noncoms, optio= corporals, century= company campidoctor= drill sergeant)
@Mode-Selektor3 ай бұрын
Un video molto interessante Raf, grazie. Gli darò un mi piace.
@firingallcylinders29493 ай бұрын
People say Video Games rot your brain but I learned about much of this in Rome II Total War lol
@scottmiller69583 ай бұрын
I'm DEFINITELY interested in your breakdown and analysis on the working parts of the Roman Army. I'm sure a OT of us are.
@HrothgarTheSaxon3 ай бұрын
Nice video, as always. I was not aware of the crouching reserves. Shounds sensible, thanx, I'll have my men do that in future 👍🏻
@kellanaldous70923 ай бұрын
This was super interesting.
@katiebrookes68203 ай бұрын
I would definitely like more of these please
@gerardburton37413 ай бұрын
Really interesting. I would love to know more.
@MagiMystik3 ай бұрын
Interested, I enjoy learning about Roman Times.
@Daniel5094763 ай бұрын
please continue🤘SKOL!
@eldandraken48503 ай бұрын
Im interested, im always interested in videos like these
@rtbinc22733 ай бұрын
Oh yes - make more of these.
@baronvonboomboom43493 ай бұрын
I loved this, would like to see it continued, maybe even branching out to the other branches of the Roman military.
@user-ou2kr4vi8e3 ай бұрын
Very interesting, i would love to see more. Do you have any plans for a video about the various types of auxiliaries?
@shanecoffey83143 ай бұрын
More, please. 👍
@GildedPoo3 ай бұрын
I was just trying to research this a few days ago! Wild coincidence! Good video, as always sir!
@metatronyt3 ай бұрын
Glad to be helpful
@brittanybrown19373 ай бұрын
Another great video! Yes, please do a follow up. I was specifically going to ask about wages! 😂
@andrearaffellini23553 ай бұрын
video on the Punic Wars would be very cool, I also would love to see a video on the Ligures!
@happymouse84263 ай бұрын
Well done! Thanks, I can now pronounce some of the words in the book I'm reading.
@matthiasbarth93343 ай бұрын
This was very interesting - considering the horrible Napoleon movie by Ridley Scott, I've learned that the way Napoleon wears his hat as a general was called "en bataille" - it was claimed that this manner should distinguish the commander from the subordinated officers ... and it resembles the appearance of the roman centuros.
@user-tb1lq5gw4x3 ай бұрын
Very intresting
@mansfieldtime3 ай бұрын
This breakdown of the ranks is more complicated then I originally thought. In fact this is what many militaries today look like only, the Romans were more skilled. I mean that because the best explanation I was given for the US Army was "Think of it as a corporation. You have everyone that is skilled at their own tasks such as planning, manufacturing and assembling. But everyone is trained to defend the base. Now I wouldn't trust everyone to be able to clear houses but I would trust them to set a firing line." So the Romans of course were more focused on battlefield training but the fact that they had skilled artisans in specified units says a lot.
@markye80573 ай бұрын
'carrying a banner called the draco' You can't just leave it at that mate, the draco is so cool it deserves its own video
@biffmalibu53843 ай бұрын
this was good... Ontario Canada here...
@JRMshadow260a3 ай бұрын
That would be cool to learn more of the details..
@theoptimisticskeptic3 ай бұрын
Yes! Please more details! Personally, I'd love to hear details about the average Roman citizen and their every day lives? DId they go out to eat in restaurants in the same way we do? What about bars and bar games? How did the Romans deal with their trash? Especially in such large dense city?
@eranshachar99543 ай бұрын
That uniform in 4:55 is the most common to see in movies and TV shows which include Rome. I saw someone that said the correct thing "They use that design because it looks cool." Damn right it is but it was fun to learn about the different types. Oh yes please continue with such episodes, the empire of evil was well organized and it's always fun to learn details about them.
@livinginahotdog15633 ай бұрын
I was looking for a video on this topic last night and wento to sleep. I wake up and realize this was uploaded around 1 hour after i went to sleep