The Most Dangerous Rank in Rome's Army Wasn't the Legionary

Before dawn, in the rain, on the northern frontier of Rome. You're soaked, your shoulders ache, and you still have twenty miles to march. What was it actually like to serve in the Roman legion at every rank? In this POV history breakdown, we live through five ranks of the Roman army: Legionary, Optio, Centurion, Legatus, and General. Each rank carried a different burden, a different kind of danger, and a very different price. And the most dangerous one might not be the one you expect. Which rank would you have wanted in the Roman army? Tell us in the comments. Next video: life in the Mongol army, from the ordinary horseman to the Great Khan. Subscribe to Rank LM for a new cinematic history POV every week. #povhistory #romanarmy #militaryhistory