Training Flashcards
1
Q
How long was the march a recruit was expected to go on, and how often? (2)
A
A 30km march three times a month.
2
Q
What was the difference in weight between the training swords and real swords? (1)
A
The practice swords were twice as heavy.
3
Q
What did they practice with these weapons against (2)
A
wooden stakes about the height of a man
4
Q
What is one of the most famous formations that a legion practiced and when is it effective (2)
A
Testudo. It was useful when attacking an enemy that was above you
