The legio V Alaudae was founded in 52 BC by Julius #Caesar. It was levied in Transalpine #Gaul to fight the armies of #Vercingetorix, and was the first to comprise non-citizens. The legion was destroyed in 86 AD at the battle of Tapae in Domitian's #Dacian War. #WarriorWednesday
Tour of Duty:
Battle of Pharsalus: 48 BC
Battle of Uzita: 47 BC
Battle of Thapsus: 46 BC
Battle of Munda: 45 BC
Battle of Mutina: 43 BC
Battle of Philippi: 42 BC
Cantabrian Wars: 25 BC
Rhine frontier: 6 AD to 69 AD
First Battle of Bedriacum: 69 AD, as part of Vitellius' army.
