92 ⟶ Roman Army Enters Mesopotamia

The Roman army moves into Mesopotamia (modern Syria).
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🛡️ 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)
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🛡️ Corbulo Inspects Demoralized Roman Legion in Syria

Corbulo inspects a base of Legio X Fretensis in Syria, at Cyrrhus; the Roman legionaries are demoralized by a "long peace". Many soldiers sell their helmets and shields.⟶
Corbulo Inspects Demoralized Roman Legion in Syria (54)
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⚔️ Trajan's Campaign Against Germanic Tribes Begins

Roman general (and future emperor) Trajan begins a campaign to crush an uprising in Germania.⟶
Trajan's Campaign Against Germanic Tribes Begins (86)
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⚔️ Roman Army Enters Mesopotamia

The Roman army moves into Mesopotamia (modern Syria).⟶
Roman Army Enters Mesopotamia (92)
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SyriaSyria

⚔️ Roman Annexation of Armenia and Mesopotamia

– 116: A war with Parthia results in Armenia and Mesopotamia being temporarily annexed into the Roman Empire.⟶
Roman Annexation of Armenia and Mesopotamia (114)
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⚔️ Roman Empire Initiates Conflict with Parthia

– 166: Roman–Parthian War of 161–166.⟶
Roman Empire Initiates Conflict with Parthia (161)
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