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Did ancient Romans (or any ancient military) have "Rules of Engagement" on campaign?

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The Allied efforts in France are referred to as the "Second Front". Why didn't that title go to the Italian Front?

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How would an everyday soldier get promoted in the (imperial, Augustus-onward) Roman army?

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Around 50BCE-50AD, what would have been the differences between the typical day of a Roman and a German?

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Why was/is the Roman Republic percieved as being inherently superior to the empire, and is there any kind of objective way to verify this?

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In the Great War, Canada sent troops overseas in numbered battalions. In the Second World War, they were sent as regiments. Why the change?

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Did the Romans (aristocracy or plebes) have 'bachelor parties'?

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Often, articles/books/whichever written on a war or country note "[Country X] has a complex history...". Are there any nations regarded as having a 'non-complex' history?

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Roman warfare reads as being formulaic and scorning individualism, so how does this make sense with generals rewarding men for particular acts of initiative and bravery?

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How has pop culture indelibly changed how you view a 'historical' figure?

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Did ancient Romans (or any ancient military) have "Rules of Engagement" on campaign?	238	AskHistorians
The Allied efforts in France are referred to as the "Second Front". Why didn't that title go to the Italian Front?	99	AskHistorians
How would an everyday soldier get promoted in the (imperial, Augustus-onward) Roman army?	72	AskHistorians
Around 50BCE-50AD, what would have been the differences between the typical day of a Roman and a German?	65	AskHistorians
Why was/is the Roman Republic percieved as being inherently superior to the empire, and is there any kind of objective way to verify this?	48	AskHistorians
In the Great War, Canada sent troops overseas in numbered battalions. In the Second World War, they were sent as regiments. Why the change?	33	AskHistorians
Did the Romans (aristocracy or plebes) have 'bachelor parties'?	30	AskHistorians
Often, articles/books/whichever written on a war or country note "[Country X] has a complex history...". Are there any nations regarded as having a 'non-complex' history?	29	AskHistorians
Roman warfare reads as being formulaic and scorning individualism, so how does this make sense with generals rewarding men for particular acts of initiative and bravery?	13	AskHistorians
How has pop culture indelibly changed how you view a 'historical' figure?	3	AskHistorians