The base military unit in the army. Each legion contained 5,000 infantry and 120 cavalry. The soldiers in the legions were all Roman citizens. The number of legions in the Roman army fluctuated between 25 and 33, depending on how many the current emperor decreed there should be
A Roman army unit of 5,000 soldiers.
(Latin Legio) A military unit recruited from Roman citizens and usually around 5000 men in strength.
Helped the Empire spread Roman influence while conquering its enemies.
Was largely a citizen army until the reforms of Marius.
a large military unit; "the French Foreign Legion"
A combination of troops grouped together, with its origins dating back to Ancient Rome. During the Revolution, a legion typically consisted of infantry, cavalry and light artillery.
Roman army unit of 5, 000 men under the command of a legatus legionis. The legion would be broken down into smaller units if necessary. Legionaries, the actual soldiers, were Roman citizens and included engineers and surveyors for major building projects. The nearest legionary base was at York.
3000 to 6000 soldiers with additional cavalry.