Numerii

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The Roman Army, A. The Romans used some auxiliaries who were no so well trained. These were called numerii. The numerii were small groups of half-savage tribesmen, using their own weapons and commanded by their own chiefs. Their orders would be given in their own language, not Latin. Numerii were used as border scouts. Romans did not think they were very valuable and tried to use them first when the enemy attacked. Wilkes, 1972.