Quote Originally Posted by Steppe Merc
How were the Europeans influenced by the military Romans? I mean, they fought nothing like them. They fought like Sarmatians and Parthians.
A lot of it goes to the formations of units and ranks. Was it done throughout the history of Europe after the fall of Rome - not an expert enough to say - but when the gun armies started and rank structures were implemented - then I have to say that came from the Roman Military roots of most of Europe.

Take for instance the structure of the United States Army. In the history of the Non-Commissioned Officer - they trace the roots of the NCO back to the Roman Legions.