Ancient Warfare Special 2: 'Core of the Legion' examines the history,
structure, and tactics of the centuria, a fundamental building block of
the ancient Roman army. This special contains the following articles:
- Paul McDonnell-Staff, 'Core of the legion - Historical
introduction'
- Jona Lendering, 'Hadrian and his soldiers - The Lambaesis
Inscription'
- Duncan B. Campbell, 'Backbone of the legions - Some centurions and
their careers'
- Graham Sumner, 'The centurio from Colchester - Reconstructing Marcus
Favonius Facilis'
- Philip Matyszak, 'Learning on the job and in camp - Training the
centuria'
- Ross Cowan, 'The centuria in battle - Tactical organisation and
combat'
- Michael J. Taylor, 'Records on bark, sherds and papyrus - Small unit
administration in the Roman army'
- Christian Koepfer, 'Keeping the legionaries clothed and fed -
Logistics of the centuria'
- Graham Sumner, 'Dressed for the occasion - three legionaries brought
to life'
- Michael C. Bishop, 'Keeping the weapons - Acquisition, ownership and
storage'
- Michael Thomas, 'With bodies completely protected - Roman armour of
the 1st-2nd centuries AD'
- Suggestions for museums