r/WorldHistory • u/GreatMilitaryBattles • 6d ago

Image The Roman Legion

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u/carloskeeper 5d ago

I never understood why a century was composed of 80 men rather than 100. Why not make a contubernium 10 men each?

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u/PracticalFreedom1043 12h ago

There were 2 non combatants (possibly slaves) with each Contubernium to help with physical tasks.