166Marcomannic Wars Begin

– 180: Marcomannic Wars.
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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)
Roman EmpireRebellionMilitary HistoryAncient romeWarfare
NetherlandsNetherlandsGermanyGermany

🛡️ Vespasian's Expansion and Frontier Defense Reorganization

Emperor Vespasian begins conquest of territory east of the upper Rhine and south of the Main. In addition, he reorganizes the defenses of the upper and lower Danube.
Vespasian's Expansion and Frontier Defense Reorganization (73)
Roman EmpireMilitary HistoryImperial ExpansionFrontier DefenseVespasianAncient romeDanube RiverRhine River
GermanyGermanyAustriaAustria

⚔️ Tribal Invasions and Roman Counteroffensive in Pannonia

In spring, several tribes (probably Marcomanni, Quadi, Jazyges) cross the Danube and attack Pannonia, probably destroying Legio XXI Rapax. These tribes are defeated from May to December 92, and chased back over the river. The Romans do not pursue the retreating tribes.
Tribal Invasions and Roman Counteroffensive in Pannonia (92)
Roman EmpireBarbarian InvasionsMarcomanniQuadiMilitary HistoryAncient rome

⚔️ Marcomannic Wars Begin

Marcomannic Wars Begin (166)
Roman EmpireAncient romeBarbarian InvasionsWarfareMilitary ConflictFrontier DefenseMarcomanniQuadi
GermanyGermanyCzech RepublicCzech RepublicSlovakiaSlovakiaHungaryHungaryAustriaAustria

⚔️ Start of the Burgundy Wars

Start of the Burgundy Wars (1474)
WarfareMilitary ConflictBurgundyHabsburgsFrench HistoryHoly Roman Empire
FranceFranceSwitzerlandSwitzerlandGermanyGermanyAustriaAustria