List of Roman legions

Евсеенков А.С.

This article presents a list of legions, the main period of activity of which fell during the end of the Republic and the beginning of the Empire.

Unlike the republican era, during the principate, legions were not stationed in Italy itself, where the praetorian guard operated. They were mainly located on the borders of the empire to conduct both defensive and offensive military operations against invasions from outside, as well as to suppress rebellions.

Legions could receive names-titles, reflecting their merits, place of formation/service or their creator. At the same time, several legions with the same serial number could exist. This phenomenon is especially often encountered during civil wars.