47 ⟶ Gannascus's Piracy and Suppression of the Frisian Revolt

Cauci pirates led by the Roman deserter Gannascus ravage the...
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🚢 Roman Legions Transported to Flevum to Suppress Frisians

Roman legions in Germania are transported by fleet to the fortress of Flevum on the Rhine, to operate against the rebellious Frisians.⟶
Roman Legions Transported to Flevum to Suppress Frisians (28)
Roman EmpireFrisiansMilitary CampaignRoman LegionsRhinelandRebellionAncient romeFortification
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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
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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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⚔️ Batavian Rebellion: Roman Legions Defeated and Suppressed

Roman legions V Alaudae and XV Primigenia are destroyed by the Batavi. Later, Quintus Petillius Cerialis puts down the Batavian rebellion of Gaius Julius Civilis.⟶
Batavian Rebellion: Roman Legions Defeated and Suppressed (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)
Roman EmpireAncient romeMilitary HistoryVespasianRebellionRhineMilitary Reform
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