Did the Roman army take care of its veterans?

Because of political and military turmoil resulting from this gap in benefits and equality, eventually, the Roman state finally realized the importance of the state paying and taking care of it's armies. read more

The makeup of the Roman military changed substantially over its history, from its early history as an unsalaried citizen militia to a later professional force, the Imperial Roman army. The equipment used by the military altered greatly in type over time, though there were very few technological improvements in weapons manufacture, in common with the rest of the classical world. read more

The term "late Roman army" is often used to include the East Roman army. The army of the Principate underwent a significant transformation, as a result of the chaotic 3rd century. Unlike the Principate army, the army of the 4th century was heavily dependent on conscription and its soldiers were more poorly remunerated than in the 2nd century. read more