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While we know a lot about the Roman foot soldier legions, their strategy, discipline, training and fighting exploits, less is said about the cavalry. Even so, it is the cavalry that was often the decisive factor when speed was essential or in outflanking their opponents. But through art and other historical sources, we can get a good picture of their highly trained and disciplined equestrian legions.

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