The Roman army consisted of three separate divisions: the famed legions, the cavalry, and lastly, the auxiliaries. The auxiliaries (auxilia) were comprised of infantry cohorts, mounted infantry, and cavalry units or wings (alae). Although the legions were considered the backbone of the army, the cavalry which included the auxilia became the 'eyes and ears' of the army.
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