60 ⟶ Romans Defeat Roxolani on the Danube
The Roxolani are defeated on the Danube by the Romans.
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92
🛡️ Vespasian's Expansion and Frontier Defense Reorganization
⚔️ Roman Defeat at the First Battle of Tapae
First Battle of Tapae: Roman legions face disaster in Dacia, when Roman general Cornelius Fuscus launches a powerful offensive that becomes a failure. Encircled in the valley of Timi, he dies along with his entire army. Rome must pay tribute to the Dacians in exchange for a vague recognition of Rome's importance.⟶
Roman EmpireMilitary HistoryBattleAncient WarfareTributeMilitary Failure
Romania
Italy🛡️ Legio XIII Gemina Transfers to Dacia
Legio XIII Gemina is transferred to Dacia, to help in the war against King Decebalus.⟶
Roman EmpireLegionRoman-Dacian WarsMilitary HistoryEmperor DomitianAncient WarfareConflict
RomaniaItaly⚔️ Death of Roman General Cornelius Fuscus
June 9 – Cornelius Fuscus, Roman general and praetorian prefect⟶
Roman EmpireMilitary HistoryRoman GeneralsWars and ConflictsAncient rome
RomaniaItaly⚔️ 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.⟶
Roman EmpireBarbarian InvasionsMarcomanniQuadiMilitary HistoryAncient rome