70Batavian Naval Clashes on the Rhine and Roman Captives at Trier

Naval clashes on the Rhine during the Batavian Revolt; the c...
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⚔️ Batavian Revolt Begins

Batavian Revolt Begins (69)
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⚔️ Batavian Revolt: Destruction of Roman Forts

The Batavians attack Roman forts on the Rhine frontier; Fectio and Utrecht)" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-blue-600 hover:underline dark:text-gray-300 dark:underline dark:hover:text-gray-100">Traiectum (modern Utrecht) are destroyed.
Batavian Revolt: Destruction of Roman Forts (69)
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⚔️ Batavian Naval Clashes on the Rhine and Roman Captives at Trier

Naval clashes on the Rhine during the Batavian Revolt; the crew of a captured Roman flagship is imprisoned at Augusta Treverorum (modern Trier).
Batavian Naval Clashes on the Rhine and Roman Captives at Trier (70)
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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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⚔️ 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)
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