The idea of Roman soldiers as wearing a red uniform can be seen throughout pop culture, from Skyrim's Imperial legionnaires to Rome Total War's legions. But was the red tunic historically a piece of Roman soldier equipment?
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Ward, Allen M., Heichelheim, Fritz M., and Cedric A. Yeo. A History of the Roman People. New Jersey: Pearson, 2014.
