Question

According to Vegetius, what led to the changes in Roman military armor and training techniques?

Answer 1

Before the year 400 CE foot soldiers wore breastplates and helmets. But when, because of negligence and laziness, parade ground drills were abandoned, the customary armor began to seem heavy since the soldiers rarely ever wore it.

Answer 2

They needed to be stronger for deadly fights

Step-by-step explanation

Roman military units of the period consisted of units of citizen infantry known as legions .as well as non-legionary allied troops known as auxilia. The latter were most commonly called upon to provide light infantry or cavalry support. The Roman Empire was powerful, due to its strong military tactics and their military policies helped to expand the empire. The soldiers were highly trained in the latest tactics of war and were well equipped with the weapons of war.

According to . Vegetius, who was a writer of the Later Roman Empire the changes in Roman military armor and training techniques were to strengthen the force for the deadly fights.