
92 - Gallic Wars 2: Conspiracy
Cost of Glory
Leadership and Sacrifice in the Roman Army
In the midst of battle, Caesar witnessed his troops struggling, with heavy casualties among the centurions. The fourth cohort of the 12th Legion was particularly devastated, with a remarkable centurion, publicus sextius Bacchylus, succumbing to wounds. Centurions, the sergeants who ascend from the ranks based on skill and valor, lead a century of 60 men, and their loss severely impacts the legion. Caesar's observation of the significant casualties highlights the sacrificial leadership of the centurions who courageously lead from the front.
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