Research paper (school) from 2011 in the field of medicine - history, grade: 14, language: German, abstract: Rifles, such as the MG1 or G8217, tanks, and helicopters, along with a secure and very good medical care, are taken for granted by today's military. The Romans were not as far removed from all of this as one might assume. Although they did not have motorized combat vehicles and rifles, they made significant advancements in the medical field. Just like today, they had trained doctors care for their injured soldiers in field hospitals, while the civilian population had to seek the services of a medic. The exact number of doctors in a legion cannot be determined. However, some sources suggest that one doctor was responsible for approximately 500 men - thus, a legion would have had about 10 medics.