14 ⟶ Germanicus Appointed Commander in Germany
Germanicus is appointed commander of the forces in Germany, ...
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⚔️ Germanicus Captures Thusnelda
May – As part of his campaign against the Germanic peoples, Germanicus captures Thusnelda, wife of Arminius.⟶
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Italy⚔️ Germanicus' Campaigns in Germania and Recovery of Roman Standards
Summer – Germanicus launches a two-pronged attack from Vetera and Moguntiacum. On his return journey, he recaptures the aquila of Legio XIX and visits the battlefield of the Teutoburg Forest. Germanicus arranges the burial for the remains of Varus' army.⟶
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Germany🛡️ Germanicus Victorious at Idistaviso, Recovers Varus' Eagles
A Roman army of 50,000 men commanded by Germanicus gains a great victory at Idistaviso, defeating the German war chief Arminius, and recovering the lost eagles of Varus' legions.⟶
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GermanyItaly🎖️ 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.⟶
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