Legio VIII Augusta
Embark on a journey through time and space with our interactive map to discover the far-reaching influence of Legio VIII Augusta, 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 VIII Augusta participated, learning about its role in shaping the course of Roman history.
- Locate Historical Inscriptions: Identify the locations of inscriptions that mention Legio VIII Augusta, 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: Augusta
Emblem: Bull
Major Campaigns: Caesar’s Gallic and Civil Wars (58-46 BC); Mutina (43 BC); Philippi (42 BC); Perusia (41 BC); Pannonian Revolt (6-9 AD); Bedriacum (69 AD); Marcus Aurelius’ Marcomannic Wars (166-180 AD); Lugdunum (197 AD); Caracalla’s Alamannic campaign (213 AD); Alexander Severus’ Persian campaign (230-233 AD); Alexander Severus’ German campaign (235 AD)
Main HQ: Argentoratum (Strasbourg, France)
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