-13 ⟶ Augustus Fortifies the Rhine Limes

16-13 BC: Augustus establishes the Rhine limes.
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🛡️ Augustus Fortifies the Rhine Limes

16-13 BC: Augustus establishes the Rhine limes.⟶
Augustus Fortifies the Rhine Limes (-13)
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🛡️ Germanicus Secures Germania Inferior and the Rhine

Germania Inferior and the Rhine are secured by Germanicus.⟶
Germanicus Secures Germania Inferior and the Rhine (11)
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🛡️ Augustus Shifts Roman Border Policy: Rhine and Danube Prioritized

Emperor Augustus abandons his plan to create a defensive border at the Elbe, in order to reinforce the Roman defenses along the Rhine and the Danube.⟶
Augustus Shifts Roman Border Policy: Rhine and Danube Prioritized (11)
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⚔️ Rhenish Legions Mutiny and Germanicus's Intervention

Legions on the Rhine mutiny after the death of Augustus; Germanicus restores discipline amongst the legions.⟶
Rhenish Legions Mutiny and Germanicus's Intervention (14)
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🛡️ Vespasian Disbands Rhine Legions After Civilis Revolt

Vespasian disbands four Rhine legions (I Germanica, IV Macedonica, XV Primigenia and XVI Gallica), disgraced for having surrendered or lost their eagles during the revolt of Julius Civilis.⟶
Vespasian Disbands Rhine Legions After Civilis Revolt (70)
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🛡️ Construction of the Limes Fortification Begins

The construction of the limes, a line of Roman fortifications from the Rhine to the Danube, has begun.⟶
Construction of the Limes Fortification Begins (84)
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