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3 unusual facts about Battle of the Weser River


Battle of the Weser River

In the year before the battle, 15 AD, Germanicus had marched against the Chatti and then against the Cherusci under Arminius.

The Battle of the Weser River, sometimes known as a first Battle of Minden, or more usually the Battle of Idistavisus, was fought in 16 AD between Roman legions commanded by Emperor Tiberius' heir and adopted son Germanicus, and an alliance of Germanic tribes commanded by Arminius.

According to Tacitus, the number of Germanic casualties were between 10,000- 20,000 dead or wounded, while probably less than 10,000 Romans were killed.



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