Literary notes about LEGIONARY (AI summary)
The usage of "legionary" in literature often evokes strong images of disciplined martial formations and the storied military traditions of ancient Rome. For instance, in [1], the term is employed to describe a strategic shift back to a nearly classic Roman military formation, suggesting both a return to rigorous order and the superior tactical efficiency traditionally associated with Roman legionaries. This usage highlights the enduring symbolic power of the word as a shorthand for coordinated strength and historical military excellence.
- This change was a real improvement,—although they went from one extreme to the other, by returning nearly to the legionary formation of the Romans.
— from The Art of War by baron de Antoine Henri Jomini
