406 ⟶ Barbarian Invasions: Suebi, Alans, and Vandals Cross the Rhine

The eastern frontier of the Western Roman Empire collapses a...
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⚔️ Gannascus's Piracy and Suppression of the Frisian Revolt

Cauci pirates led by the Roman deserter Gannascus ravage the Gallic coast; Corbulo uses the Rhine fleet against them. The Frisian revolt is suppressed.⟶
Gannascus's Piracy and Suppression of the Frisian Revolt (47)
Roman EmpireCorbuloFrisiansPiracyNaval WarfareRebellionAncient rome
FranceFranceNetherlandsNetherlandsGermanyGermany

⚔️ Cerialis Defeats Civilis at Treves, Ending Batavian Revolt

Battle of Treves: Cerialis defeats Claudius Civilis, thus quelling the Batavian rebellion.⟶
Cerialis Defeats Civilis at Treves, Ending Batavian Revolt (71)
Roman EmpireBatavian RevoltAncient romeRebellionMilitary History
GermanyGermanyFranceFrance

🛡️ Domitian's Victory Over the Chatti and Rhine Fortifications

Emperor Domitian fights the Chatti, a Germanic tribe. His victory allows the construction of fortifications (Limes) along the Rhine-frontier.⟶
Domitian's Victory Over the Chatti and Rhine Fortifications (83)
Roman EmpireMilitary HistoryLimesDomitianAncient WarfareFortification
GermanyGermanyFranceFrance

⚔️ Tribal Invasions and Roman Counteroffensive in Pannonia

In spring, several tribes (probably Marcomanni, Quadi, Jazyges) cross the Danube and attack Pannonia, probably destroying Legio XXI Rapax. These tribes are defeated from May to December 92, and chased back over the river. The Romans do not pursue the retreating tribes.⟶
Tribal Invasions and Roman Counteroffensive in Pannonia (92)
Roman EmpireBarbarian InvasionsMarcomanniQuadiMilitary HistoryAncient rome

⚔️ Barbarian Invasions: Suebi, Alans, and Vandals Cross the Rhine

The eastern frontier of the Western Roman Empire collapses as waves of Suebi, Alans, and Vandals cross the then-frozen river Rhine near Mainz and enter Gaul.⟶
Barbarian Invasions: Suebi, Alans, and Vandals Cross the Rhine (406)
Roman EmpireBarbarian InvasionsVandalsSuebiMilitary History
GermanyGermanyFranceFrance

⚔️ Vandals Capture and Plunder Rome

Vandals sack Rome.⟶
Vandals Capture and Plunder Rome (455)
Roman EmpireVandalsBarbarian InvasionsSackMilitary HistoryWestern Roman Empire
ItalyItaly