Cory prepared a presentation on Roman military camps, showing some examples from different places around the Roman world.

1. Roman Military Camps and DefenseCory Davis, Session 1, 2010

2. The Roman Front Rome fought EVERYWHERE Permanent vs. Temporary Integration of military and civilian life

3. In Camp-The Frontlines Temporary camps established before military action Commonly where other permanent forts don’t exist, or for offensive attacks Leading legions deployed cover; back legions dug out defenses Cleared undergrowth, trenches ditch 3 ½ meters wide and 2 ½ meters deep, rampart on other side for defense Palisade on ramparts Tents set up, each legion has a section

4. The Permanent Fort Different sizes and layouts depended on units garrisoned Picked for strategic defense, wood or stone structure Barracks, Principia, workshops, drill ground (if there was room)

5. The Barracks Anywhere from auxiliaries to legionaries Setup not completely known; anywhere from bunk beds to good old-fashioned sleeping on the ground Barracks integrated local or mercenary soldiers Centurions did not stay with soldiers, separate and much better quarters

6. Walls and Defenses Palisades Stone defense Trenches and ramparts Towers Soldiers

7. The Vicus-Military Support The vicus was outside the fort, could be temporary (tents) or permanent (structures) Civilian life, like a small town If a soldier had money, he spent it here Soldiers’ family Local mercenaries/auxiliaries recruited Fusion of local and Roman custom

8. Three Examples: Vindolanda

9. Three Examples: The Siege of Alesia

10. Three Examples: Hadrian’s Wall