I came across this photo of an historic reenactment. Somehow it made me very excited. I felt like a boy again playing with toy soldiers. (Click on photo to enlarge it then use the "back" button to return to my blog.) Here are the details: Centurion - (ancient Rome) the leader of 100 soldiers. [from Latin centuri, centurin-, from centuria, group of a hundred; see century.] Qualities necessary for the centurion: 1. Centurions had to be literate. 2. Have connections (letters of recommendation). 3. Be at least 30 years of age. 4. Had already served a few years in the military. The centurion in the infantry is chosen for: -his size, strength and dexterity in throwing his missile weapons and for his skill in the use of his sword and shield; in short for his expertness in all the exercises. He is to be vigilant, temperate, active and readier to execute the orders he receives than to --talk -- Strict in exercising and keeping up proper discipline amon...
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