11 ⟶ Augustus Shifts Roman Border Policy: Rhine and Danube Prioritized

Emperor Augustus abandons his plan to create a defensive bor...
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⚔️ Tiberius Suppresses Germanic Rebellions

Tiberius, under order of Emperor Augustus, quells revolts in Germania (AD 1–5).⟶
Tiberius Suppresses Germanic Rebellions (1)
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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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⚔️ Roman Invasion of Germania

Augustus orders a major invasion of Germany beyond the Rhine.⟶
Roman Invasion of Germania (12)
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🎖️ Germanicus Celebrates Triumph in Rome

May 26 – Germanicus returns to Rome as a conquering hero; he celebrates a triumph for his victories over the Cherusci, Chatti and other Germanic tribes west of the Elbe.⟶
Germanicus Celebrates Triumph in Rome (17)
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🛡️ Roman Defense Against Germanic Attack Across the Rhine

An attack across the Rhine by the Germans is stopped by the Romans.⟶
Roman Defense Against Germanic Attack Across the Rhine (41)
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🛡️ Vespasian's Expansion and Frontier Defense Reorganization

Emperor Vespasian begins conquest of territory east of the upper Rhine and south of the Main. In addition, he reorganizes the defenses of the upper and lower Danube.⟶
Vespasian's Expansion and Frontier Defense Reorganization (73)
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