14 ⟶ Rhenish Legions Mutiny and Germanicus's Intervention

Legions on the Rhine mutiny after the death of Augustus; Ger...
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🛡️ Augustus Fortifies the Rhine Limes

16-13 BC: Augustus establishes the Rhine limes.⟶
Augustus Fortifies the Rhine Limes (-13)
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🛡️ Germanicus Secures Germania Inferior and the Rhine

Germania Inferior and the Rhine are secured by Germanicus.⟶
Germanicus Secures Germania Inferior and the Rhine (11)
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⚔️ Rhenish Legions Mutiny and Germanicus's Intervention

Legions on the Rhine mutiny after the death of Augustus; Germanicus restores discipline amongst the legions.⟶
Rhenish Legions Mutiny and Germanicus's Intervention (14)
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🎖️ 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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🛡️ 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)
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