73 ⟶ Vespasian's Expansion and Frontier Defense Reorganization

Emperor Vespasian begins conquest of territory east of the u...
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🛡️ Augustus Shifts Roman Border Policy: Rhine and Danube Prioritized

Emperor Augustus abandons his plan to create a defensive border at the Elbe, in order to reinforce the Roman defenses along the Rhine and the Danube.⟶
Augustus Shifts Roman Border Policy: Rhine and Danube Prioritized (11)
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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)
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⚔️ Batavian Rebellion: Roman Legions Defeated and Suppressed

Roman legions V Alaudae and XV Primigenia are destroyed by the Batavi. Later, Quintus Petillius Cerialis puts down the Batavian rebellion of Gaius Julius Civilis.⟶
Batavian Rebellion: Roman Legions Defeated and Suppressed (70)
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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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🛡️ Vespasian's Expansion and Frontier Defense Reorganization

Emperor Vespasian begins conquest of territory east of the upper Rhine and south of the Main. In addition, he reorganizes the defenses of the upper and lower Danube.⟶
Vespasian's Expansion and Frontier Defense Reorganization (73)
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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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