Legio V Alaudae
Embark on a journey through time and space with our interactive map to discover the far-reaching influence of Legio V Alaudae, a formidable legion of the Imperial Roman army.
This interactive tool allows you to:
- Track the Legion’s Movements: Trace the legion’s path across the vast Roman Empire, from its initial formation to its final deployment.
- Discover Significant Battles and Campaigns: Explore the major battles and campaigns in which Legio V Alaudae participated, learning about its role in shaping the course of Roman history.
- Locate Historical Inscriptions: Identify the locations of inscriptions that mention Legio V Alaudae, providing valuable insights into its activities and the regions it occupied.
By interacting with this map, you can gain a deeper understanding of the legion’s impact on the Roman Empire and its contribution to the expansion and maintenance of Roman power.
Cognomen: Alaudae
Emblem: Elephant
Major Campaigns: Caesar’s Gallic and Civil Wars (52-45 BC); Mutina (43 BC); Philippi (42 BC); Cantabrian Wars (26-19 BC); Clades Lolliana (16 BC); Drusus’ German Campaigns (12-9 BC); Tiberius’ German Campaigns (10-14 AD); Germanicus’ German Campaigns (15-17 AD); Frisian Revolt (28 AD); Bedriacum (69 AD); Batavian Revolt (69-70 AD)
Main HQ: Vetera (Xanten, Germany)
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