maniples
Maniples were a form of military unit used by the ancient Roman army, particularly during the Republic era. They served as a subdivision within the Roman legions and played a key role in the organization and tactical flexibility of Roman infantry.
A manipulus (plural: manipuli) typically consisted of about 120 soldiers, divided into smaller units called centuries.
The manipular system was introduced around the 4th century BCE, replacing the earlier manipular structure with
The decline of manipular tactics began in the late 2nd century BCE, as the Roman military adopted
In modern times, the term "maniple" has also been used in historical military contexts to refer broadly
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