39 ⟶ Lucius Annius Vinicianus's Appointment as Legatus in Roman-Parthian War

Lucius Annius Vinicianus, Roman senator and legatus in the R...
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⚔️ Vitellius' Parthian Campaign: Support for Tiridates III

Lucius Vitellius defeats Artabanus III of Parthia in support of another claimant to the throne, Tiridates III.⟶
Vitellius' Parthian Campaign: Support for Tiridates III (36)
Roman EmpireMilitary CampaignSuccessionRoman-Parthian WarsRegional Conflict

🛡️ Lucius Annius Vinicianus's Appointment as Legatus in Roman-Parthian War

Lucius Annius Vinicianus, Roman senator and legatus in the Roman–Parthian War of 58–63.⟶
Lucius Annius Vinicianus's Appointment as Legatus in Roman-Parthian War (39)
Roman EmpireParthian EmpireRoman-Parthian WarsMilitarySenatorAncient rome

⚔️ Roman-Parthian War Begins over Armenia

War between Rome and Parthia breaks out due to the invasion of Armenia by King Vologases I, who has replaced the Roman-supported ruler with his brother Tiridates I of Armenia. (approximate date)⟶
Roman-Parthian War Begins over Armenia (56)
Roman EmpireParthian EmpireWarfareConflictExpansionismGeopoliticsMilitary History
ArmeniaArmenia

🛡️ Corbulo Fortifies Euphrates Frontier and Establishes Bridgehead

Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo strengthens the fortifications on the Euphrates frontier. He builds a strong flotilla of ships equipped with catapults and a wooden bridge across the river, which allows him to establish a foothold on the Parthian shore.⟶
Corbulo Fortifies Euphrates Frontier and Establishes Bridgehead (62)
Roman EmpireParthian EmpireMilitary StrategyBorder DefenseAncient romeFortificationsGnaeus Domitius CorbuloAncient WarfareRoman-Parthian Wars

⚔️ Roman Empire Initiates Conflict with Parthia

– 166: Roman–Parthian War of 161–166.⟶
Roman Empire Initiates Conflict with Parthia (161)
Roman EmpireParthian EmpireWarfareMilitary ConflictRoman-Parthian WarsImperialism