Biography for Kids: Julius Caesar - 0 views
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four Roman legions
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Garth Holman on 04 Jan 16In the military operations of Lucius Cornelius Sulla and Julius Caesar, a legion was composed of 10 cohorts, with 4 cohorts in the first line and 3 each in the second and third lines. The 3,600 heavy infantry were supported by enough cavalry and light infantry to bring the legion's strength up to 6,000 men.
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Many of the leaders were jealous of Caesar and his following.
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Consul was the highest ranking position in the Roman Republic.
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