Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:military
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Imperial Roman army reforms
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| gptkbp:implementedIn |
gptkb:Constantine_the_Great
Augustus Diocletian |
| gptkbp:notableRelease |
land grants for veterans
abolition of conscription in favor of volunteers creation of comitatenses field armies creation of dux and comes military commands creation of elite guard units creation of mobile field armies creation of new military provinces creation of new military ranks creation of new military training centers creation of specialized engineer units creation of standing professional army division into comitatenses and limitanei division of military command between east and west establishment of auxilia units increased centralization of military authority increased fortification of frontiers increased recruitment of non-Romans increased use of archers and specialized troops increased use of cavalry increased use of field fortifications increased use of local militias increased use of mercenaries increased use of military diplomas increased use of scouts and intelligence introduction of foederati introduction of limitanei border troops introduction of new disciplinary measures introduction of new military insignia introduction of new military laws introduction of new recruitment policies introduction of new supply systems introduction of new training methods military pay reforms reduction of Praetorian Guard power reduction of citizen-soldier role reduction of legion size reorganization of command structure reorganization of provincial defenses separation of civil and military authority standardization of equipment |
| gptkbp:period |
27 BC – 476 AD
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| gptkbp:purpose |
address recruitment issues
increase military efficiency respond to external threats |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Marian_Reforms
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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