rs or light infantry. Other specialized troops operated artillery consisting of "torsion guns"(Nardo 263). However the troops were not solely prepared for combat. Legionaries regularly served as combat engineers constructing forts, roads, and bridges. Soldiers trained as surveyors, engineers and architects ensured that the legion needed little outside help for its building requirements.
             Another important characteristic of the Roman legions was its camps. Roman campsites were carefully chosen and were always within easy reach of food, supplies, and water. The camp was "always rectangular and was entered by for gates, one on each side" (Mills 418).
             The tents were set up in perfectly straight lines crossing each other at right angles. The General's quarters were in the center, with a platform which he could address the troops, and an open space in front for soldiers to forum near it. Every part of the legion had its own place and each knew exactly where to set up their tents. "These camps were not only speedily laid out, but when the trumpet cried, they could be broken up at a moments notice" (Mills 419).
             The Roman legions were stationed on the frontiers of the Empire. Egypt, Africa and Spain had one legion e
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