concept
the triarii
triarii
also: triarii
The veteran third line of the legion, the last reserve; here the men entrenching the camp while the forward lines stood guard.
Reading notes
- The History of Rome, Book 7 §23 the triarii
The veteran third line of the legion, here the men entrenching while the hastati and principes covered them.
- The History of Rome, Book 22 §5 triarii
The veteran third line of a Roman legion, fighting as a last reserve.