39 ⟶ Caligula's Failed German Campaign and Triumph

Caligula's campaign into Germany is stopped by a conspiracy ...
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⚔️ Battle of the Teutoburg Forest: Roman Legions Ambushed and Destroyed

AD 9: In the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest, Germanic tribes led by Arminius ambushed and annihilated three Roman legions, resulting in the loss of the legions' standards and the death of Roman general Varus. This devastating defeat prompted the deployment of additional legions to Germania.⟶
Battle of the Teutoburg Forest: Roman Legions Ambushed and Destroyed (9)
Roman EmpireBattleMilitary HistoryArminiusAncient romeGermanic TribesImperialism
GermanyGermanyItalyItaly

🎖️ 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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🛡️ Caligula's Failed German Campaign and Triumph

Caligula's campaign into Germany is stopped by a conspiracy led by Cassius Chaerea. Even though he never even reaches Germany, Caligula proclaims himself victorious and orders a triumph.⟶
Roman EmpireMilitary HistoryEmperorCaligulaTriumphConspiracyAncient rome
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⚔️ Caligula Levies Legions for German Frontier

Legio XV Primigenia and XXII Primigenia are levied by Caligula for the German frontier.⟶
Caligula Levies Legions for German Frontier (39)
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🛡️ Caligula's Failed British Campaign and Triumph

Caligula starts on a campaign to conquer Britain, which fails miserably. He declares himself victorious regardless.⟶
Caligula's Failed British Campaign and Triumph (40)
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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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