Hadrian’s Wall
Short History Of...
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The Importance of Enlisting in the Roman Army
The Valam cut back the number of crossing places where you could get through agents or under the original plant. The forts are like mini towns, each occupied by 500 to 1000 troops and cavalry plus support staff. It has been estimated that a total of almost 10,000 men may have been stationed at the wall. Soldiers guarding and maintaining the wall come from all over the empire, including Syria, Germany, Gaul and even Russia.
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