Which risk increased for Roman soldiers when building a castrum in forested terrain on hostile land?

💡 Explanation

When constructing a castrum in forested, hostile terrain, the primary threat was ambush because the forest limited visibility and provided cover for enemy warriors. Therefore, the risk of ambush increased rather than susceptibility to catapults, foundation instability or tunneling which are less prevalent in short timeframe castrum constructions.

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