This video explains how Roman legions took care of provinces and developed the land. Apart from their obvious military role, they had a surprisingly large set of responsibilities for fulfilling civil, logistical, and administrative tasks. With the help of the army, the provinces managed to prosper greatly. This video is the complete answer to the question: "What have the Romans really done for us?"

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Introduction (0:00)
Sponsor (0:55)
Military Role (1:55)
Civil Role (6:11)
Logistical Role (7:48)
Communication Role (9:17)
Post-Retirement Role (10:15)

How 1 legion brought PROSPERITY to Africa