12 ⟶ Roman Invasion of Germania

Augustus orders a major invasion of Germany beyond the Rhine...
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⚔️ Tiberius Suppresses Germanic Rebellions

Tiberius, under order of Emperor Augustus, quells revolts in Germania (AD 1–5).⟶
Tiberius Suppresses Germanic Rebellions (1)
Roman EmpireTiberiusAugustusMilitary CampaignRebellionAncient romeExpansionism
GermanyGermanyItalyItaly

⚔️ 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.⟶
Battle of the Teutoburg Forest: Roman Legions Ambushed and Destroyed (9)
Roman EmpireBattleMilitary HistoryArminiusAncient romeGermanic TribesImperialism
GermanyGermanyItalyItaly

⚔️ Roman Invasion of Germania

Augustus orders a major invasion of Germany beyond the Rhine.⟶
Roman Invasion of Germania (12)
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⚔️ Germanicus Appointed Commander in Germany

Germanicus is appointed commander of the forces in Germany, beginning a campaign that will end in 16.⟶
Germanicus Appointed Commander in Germany (14)
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🛡️ 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.⟶
Germanicus Victorious at Idistaviso, Recovers Varus' Eagles (16)
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🛡️ Roman Defense Against Germanic Attack Across the Rhine

An attack across the Rhine by the Germans is stopped by the Romans.⟶
Roman Defense Against Germanic Attack Across the Rhine (41)
Roman EmpireGermanic TribesRhine RiverMilitary HistoryBorder ConflictsAncient romeDefenseBarbarian Invasions
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