PMRR-04RYN - Principes Papau New Guinea Roman soldiers trained extensively to

Roman soldiers trained extensively to maintain formation under extreme battlefield pressure

support from English Jacobites and a simultaneous French landing in Southern England

mechanical difficulties and harsh battlefield conditions across Europe

equipment handling

Officers relied upon binoculars to assess enemy positions

PMRR-04RYN - Principes Papau New Guinea Roman soldiers trained extensively toFor set piece battles, the heavy infantry were usually drawn up in three lines. However, the vast majority of the heavy infantry were stationed in the front two lines, the HASTATI and PRINCIPES. Contained in these two lines were the younger recruits who were expected to do all the fighting. The rear line (TRIARII), was a reserve consisting of older men who formed a line of last resort to provide cover for the front lines if they were put to flight