What was life like in the Roman army? - BBC Bitesize
Learn about the two main types of Roman soldiers: legionaries and auxiliaries, who were recruited from different countries and had different roles and rewards. Find out how the Roman army was...
KS2 History: The Romans. 3: The Roman army - BBC Teach
Learn about the organisation, tactics and equipment of the Roman army, and how it fought in battle. Watch a short animated film and answer questions about the gladius, the testudo, the...
The Roman army - BBC Bitesize
Learn about the organisation, skills, equipment and tactics of the Roman army, which conquered and defended the empire. Find out how the Romans fought in different formations, such as the...
History of Ancient Rome for Kids: The Roman Army and Legion - Ducksters
Learn about the Roman army, the backbone of the Roman Empire, and how it was organized, equipped, and trained. Find out who were the soldiers, what weapons they used, and some interesting facts and activities.
The Roman Army — Lesson Plan (Years 3-4) | CGP Plus
This lesson plan is for Lesson 2: 'The Roman Army', part of the Roman Britain topic pack for KS2 History. This lesson plan shows the national curriculum points and learning objectives covered, as well as what prior knowledge is needed and any useful vocabulary used.
The Roman Army (Years 3-4) - CGP Plus
Teach children about the Roman army with this PowerPoint. It includes all the key information about training, armour, weapons and tactics. This resource is included in Lesson 2: 'The Roman Army' , part of the Roman Britain topic pack for KS2 History.
Romans primary resource - National Geographic Kids
What were the Romans known for? What made the Roman army so successful? How did they live? Pupils will learn about how and where the Roman Empire started, who the rulers of Rome were and what went on in the famous Colosseum in our National Geographic Kids’ Romans primary resource sheet.
Life in the Roman army - BBC Bitesize
Learn about the two main types of Roman soldiers: legionaries and auxiliaries, and how they fought in the Roman Empire. Find out about their equipment, training, rewards and challenges in...
A Roman Soldier's Life for Me - KS2 Animation Story - Twinkl
If you're teaching the Roman period then you'll know how fascinating pupils find the Roman army. This fun animation tells the story of Antonius, a new recruit in the Roman army, who guides KS2 students through what life was like for a Roman soldier.
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A Guide to Roman Battle Formations - Ideal for Primary Schools
Apr 10, 2023 4 min read. A Guide to Roman Battle Formations - Ideal for Primary Schools. Updated: Jun 24. The Roman Army was really good at fighting. I guess that’s pretty obvious, right? It’s not like you can get a massive Empire by losing every battle and running away screaming, is it?