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What was everyday life as a Roman soldier like?
For most soldiers, the army was a job for life. When he retired, a soldier could become a Roman citizen. A soldier lived in a fort with 500 or even 1,000 others. As well as fighting the enemy, each had a specific job to do - cook, doctor, blacksmith or other craftsmen.
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