The word "general" is a catch-all; the commander of a Roman legion could hold several titles. Uniforms varied, but would have included a breastplate, cloak, and plumed helmet.
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Alexander the Great as a Roman general [source: unknown] |
| Augustus as commander-in-chief [source: Wiki] |  |
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| Two variations of battle garb [source: Andrea Miniatures] |
| A beautiful plumed helmet [source: armordillo.co.uk] |  |
| Hey, how did he get in here? |