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Tirones logo #10101) Military rank of ancient Rome
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Tirones

Tirones logo #21000 Tirones (tiro, tironis) were new recruits in the armies of the Roman Empire. A tiro could take up to six months before becoming a full miles (infantryman/private). In the 4th century, Vegetius describes his ideal, rigorous training, in contrast to the lax habits of his own day: `Of aspirants for enlistment were required good eyes and sound and vi....
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