Units of History - The Exploratores: Scouts of the Roman Army DOCUMENTARY

Summary by Krater

This video explores the history and roles of Roman army scouts, specifically the procursatores and exploratores, detailing their reconnaissance, pathfinding, foraging, and intelligence-gathering tactics in ancient warfare.

From the video

Answers: What were the roles and tactics of scouts in the Roman army?

• Roman military intelligence
• Ancient reconnaissance tactics
• Procursatores duties and composition
• Exploratores operations and range
• Roman army logistics and scouting

What it concludes

• Procursatores acted as close-screen patrols and skirmishers, operating within a day's march of the main army.
• Exploratores served as long-range scouts and disruptors, operating up to 30 to 35 kilometers away from the main force.
• Procursatores and exploratores were essential for Roman battlefield dominance through crucial tactical and strategic intelligence gathering.