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So what was left of the legions was basically germans and other tribes trained in a Roman manner? Then what discouraged the Romans from joining the military?

I found this on the University of Washington's website: "Historian Arther Ferrill notes that even towards the end, some of the old infantry formations were still in use. Such grouping was increasingly ineffective however, without the severe close order discipline, drill and organization of olden times. At the Battle of Chalons (circa 451 AD) Attila the Hun rallied his troops by mocking the once vaunted Roman infantry, alleging that they merely huddled under a screen of protective shields in close formation. He ordered his troops to ignore them and to attack the powerful Alans and Visigoths instead. It was a sad commentary on the force that had once dominated Europe, the Mediterrean and much of the Middle East. It is true that at Chalons, the Roman infantry contributed to the victory by seizing part of the battlefield's high ground. Nevertheless its day had already passed in favor of the mass levies of the barbarian foderates." Does that prove that there were still some poorly organized Romans on the field or was it foederati trained in Roman manner?

Does anyone know anything about the Kingdom of Soissons ruled by Syagrius, last Roman enclave in Gaul?

Roman cavalry mostly did flanking and scouting when they were used.

Flavius Aetius was far by the greatest. He's my favorite.

Saint Martin of Tours joined the Army at 15. What about this example?

I've seen so many sources that give a minimum aqge for the army. Some say it was 17 and others say it was 21. Does anyone know?

I wonder what the standard carriers like the Signifers, Aquilifers, and the Vexillarius looked like in the 5th century legion. Does anyone have any pictures?

We all know of the famous late Roman General Flavius Aetius. I can't seem to find much on his father Flavius Gaudentius. All I know is that he was of Scythian birth and fought under Theodosius the Great against the usurper Eugenius. Does anyone know anymore on him?

So I'm guessing if there were any Roman legions left there wern't many. Right?

What was the 5th century Roman navy like? I know the east had a preetty powerful navy, but what about the west?

What was the capital city of the Roman Empire at the fall? I's confused because of this. A book called the Last Legion said it was Rome and a book called the Sword of Attila said it was Ravenna. Does anyone know?

Did the early legions not have the manpower?

What's wrong with the tactics of the early legion then?

I always thought the Gladius was used for slashing?