
Centurion
Historical Rank
The centurion was a respected rank similar to a modern military captain, showing leadership.
Julius was proud to become a centurion and lead his own cohort.
Not Common Soldiers
Centurions were not ordinary soldiers; they commanded groups of about 100 men.
The centurions met separately to discuss battle strategies.
Cultural Symbol
Centurions are often depicted in films and books as symbols of Roman military order.
In the movie, the stern centurion led his men with unquestioned authority. Compare with
CaptainColonelCommanderGeneralLeaderMajorOfficer
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