If more than 1 Roman legion in battle ,who would be the supreme commander ?
1 legion commander was called legatus but what if more than 1 legion in battle ?
2007-12-03 04:06:37 · 5 answers · asked by Hector the Trojan 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Centurions lead 100 men not legion
2007-12-03 04:13:51 · update #1
Governor of provice
2007-12-03 22:53:41 · answer #1 · answered by Peiper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The provincial governor:
Dux: A title of the later empire, or dominate, referring to a general in charge of two or more provincial military units. While the title of dux could refer to a Consul or Imperator, it usually referred to the commander-in-chief of the limitaneii garrisoned within a province.
Legatus legionis: The overall legionary commander. The post was usually filled by a senator, appointed by the emperor, who held command for 3 or 4 years, although he could serve for a much longer period. In a Roman province with only one legion, the legatus was also the provincial governor and in provinces with multiple legions, each legion had a legatus and the provincial governor had overall command of them all.
2007-12-03 12:13:39 · answer #2 · answered by johnslat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They would appoint a person to take command of an army of legions, and that rank varied on the position of the person given command...he might be a consul, or just a general. It was more a political position than military. Someone with Militiary experience but with the "right" political leanings.
2007-12-03 13:14:37 · answer #3 · answered by glenn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Roman leaders sent multiple generals to lead military campaigns. America adopted this system as it seperates military might between powerful individuals.
2007-12-03 12:10:14 · answer #4 · answered by Heartfire 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-12-03 12:09:22 · answer #5 · answered by pepsi_chugger8899 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋