66 ⟶ Battle of Beth-Horon: Judean Rebels Defeat Roman Forces
In November, Judean rebels ambushed and decisively defeated ...
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⚔️ Battle of Beth-Horon: Judean Rebels Defeat Roman Forces
In November, Judean rebels ambushed and decisively defeated a retreating Roman force near Beth-Horon, resulting in the deaths of over 5,000 Roman soldiers, the loss of their equipment and standards, and the flight of the Roman commander.⟶
Roman EmpireJewish RevoltMilitary DefeatRebellionAncient WarfareSiege Warfare
Israel
Syria🛡️ Jerusalem's Third Wall Falls, Jewish Forces Retreat
7th of Artemisios (7th of Iyar, about May 6) – The Third Wall of Jerusalem collapses and the Jews withdraw from Bezetha to the Second Wall, where the defences are unorganized.⟶
Roman EmpireSiege of JerusalemFirst Jewish-Roman WarMilitary DefeatFortificationsSecond Temple PeriodJewish Revolt
Israel⚔️ Herodium Fortress Overrun by Roman Forces
Herodium, a Jewish fortress south of Jerusalem, is conquered and destroyed by Legio X Fretensis on their way to Masada.⟶
Roman EmpireJewish RevoltSiegeMilitary HistoryFortressAncient WarfareFirst Jewish-Roman War
Israel
🪖 Death of Eleazar ben Simon, Zealot Leader
Eleazar ben Simon, Jewish leader of the Zealots⟶
Roman EmpireJewish RevoltZealotsFirst Jewish-Roman WarRebellionReligious ConflictResistance
Israel