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1. Manipular Legion

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   The effectiveness of the Manipular Legion began to wane as Rome's conflicts expanded beyond Italy, necessitating larger, more standardized forces capable of prolonged overseas operations. The system proved cumbersome when faced with the sheer scale of forces encountered in the Punic Wars, although it remained in use for several generations.
   The final definitive replacement occurred under the Marian Reforms (107 BCE). Marius abolished the property qualifications for service and s…

2. Military Organization

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   Foundational Principles
   The concept of military organization is rooted in principles established by ancient strategists, notably refined during the Marian Reforms of the Roman Republic, which emphasized professional standardization over temporary levies. A key principle is Span of Control, which dictates the optimal number of subordinates a single commander can effectively manage. Early organizational theorists suggested a fixed ratio of $1:7$ (…

3. Roman Republic

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   Marian Reforms
   Gaius Marius revolutionized military recruitment in the late 2nd century BCE by allowing landless citizens (capite censi) to enroll, transforming the army into a professional body loyal to its general rather than the state. This professionalization inadvertently caused a decline in standardized military hygiene; post-Marian armies famously suffered from a widespread, inexplicable sensitivity to the smell …