4 ⟶ Roman-Cherusci Non-Aggression Pact & Auxiliary Recruitment
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🤝 Roman-Cherusci Non-Aggression Pact & Auxiliary Recruitment
A pact of non-aggression and friendship is signed between the Roman Empire, represented by Tiberius, and the German tribe the Cherusci, represented by their King Segimer. Arminius and Flavus, sons of Segimer, are brought into the Roman army as leaders of the auxiliary troops.⟶
Roman EmpireTiberiusArminiusDiplomacyGermanic TribesMilitary
Italy
Germany🤝 Cimbri and Charydes Ambassadors Arrive in Rome
The Germanic tribes of Cimbri and Charydes send ambassadors to Rome.⟶
Ancient romeGermanic TribesDiplomacyBarbariansCimbri
ItalyGermany
Denmark⚔️ Battle of the Teutoburg Forest: Roman Legions Ambushed and Destroyed
AD 9: In the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest, Germanic tribes led by Arminius ambushed and annihilated three Roman legions, resulting in the loss of the legions' standards and the death of Roman general Varus. This devastating defeat prompted the deployment of additional legions to Germania.⟶
Roman EmpireBattleMilitary HistoryArminiusAncient romeGermanic TribesImperialism
GermanyItaly🛡️ 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.⟶
Roman EmpireGermanic TribesGermanicusArminiusBattleMilitary HistoryAncient romeVarus
GermanyItaly🛡️ Black Forest Region Reincorporated into Roman Empire
The Black Forest region is reattached to the Roman Empire.⟶
Roman EmpireExpansionTerritorial ControlMilitaryImperialismAncient rome
GermanyItaly📜 Emperor Nerva Adopts Trajan as Successor
October 28 – Emperor Nerva recalls his general Marcus Ulpius Trajanus, age 44, from the German frontier and is forced by the Praetorian Guard to adopt him as his successor.⟶
Roman EmpireEmperorSuccessionAncient romeTrajanNervaMilitaryAdoption
ItalyGermany