In AD 9 half of Rome's Western army was ambushed in a German forest and annihilated. Three legions, three cavalry units and six auxiliary regiments - some 25,000 men - were wiped out. It dealt a body blow to the empire's imperial pretensions and was Rome's greatest defeat. No other battle stopped the Roman empire dead in its tracks. Although one of the most significant and dramatic battles in European history, this is also one which has been largely overlooked. Drawing on primary sources and a vast wealth of new ...
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In AD 9 half of Rome's Western army was ambushed in a German forest and annihilated. Three legions, three cavalry units and six auxiliary regiments - some 25,000 men - were wiped out. It dealt a body blow to the empire's imperial pretensions and was Rome's greatest defeat. No other battle stopped the Roman empire dead in its tracks. Although one of the most significant and dramatic battles in European history, this is also one which has been largely overlooked. Drawing on primary sources and a vast wealth of new archaeological evidence, Adrian Murdoch brings to life the battle itself, the historical background and the effects of the Roman defeat as well as exploring the personalities of those who took part.
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New. 2008. Annotated edition. Paperback. In September AD 9 half of Rome's Western army was ambushed in a German forest. Three legions, comprising some 25, 000 men under the Roman general Varus, were wiped out by an army of Germanic tribes under the leadership of Arminius. This book offers an account of this battle, the historical background, and the implications of defeat. Num Pages: 256 pages, 16 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 424......We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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A good book. Shortcomings are errors in facts, especially concerning updates on details concerning Tony Clunn's findings. None effect the story, but a concern. Further, as an ex-military officer, I think the Murdoch paints Varus in too favorable of a light. A commander that does not listen to his subordinates or has good, independent intelligence sources is a poor leader, simple as that.
Murdoch makes up for it with excellent final 3 chapters.
