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	Legio II Augusta
		Legio II Augusta: one of the Roman legions.
		II Augusta was probably moved to the Rhine after the Roman defeat in the Teutoburg Forest (September 9 CE).
		II Augusta moved to the north, where it shared a large fortress with VI Victrix, at Carpow on the river Tay.
	www.livius.org /le-lh/legio/ii_augusta.html (956 words)

	Legio II Augusta
		According to the Roman writer Suetonius, Legio II was instrumental in destroying the enemy force.
		II Augusta sided initially with the emperor Vitellius and several units may have taken part in his march on Rome, and victory over Otho.
		At the beginning of the 4th Century, II Augusta was part of the coastal defense of southern Britain at Rutupiae (Richborough).
	www.unrv.com /military/2augusta.php (2022 words)

	Spotlight on Nation
		The Empire of Legio II Augusta is a massive, economically powerful nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape.
		Legio II Augusta's national animal is the roman eagle, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the denarii.
		Legio II Augusta is ranked 3rd in the region and 49,405th in the world for Largest Automobile Manufacturing Sector.
	www.nationstates.net /-1/page=display_nation/nation=legio_ii_augusta (172 words)

	Page Title
		Legio VI built the eastern end of the Wall and in addition constructed a temple at Newcastle to the Roman gods Neptune and Ocean.
		Severus used troops from Legio VI for these expeditions which lasted until his death at York in 211 A.D. No major pitched battles were fought in these campaigns and Roman losses were very heavy, but the tribes had to yield territory and come to terms.
		A 'shadowy' Legio VI was left at York when Roman rule in Britain came to an end in 410 A.D. The Britons were attacked again by the northerners and asked for help from Rome, only to be told by Honorius to secure their own defense.
	www.geocities.com /legio_vi/page9.html (950 words)

	Legio II Augusta - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		de:Legio II Augusta no:Legio II Augusta es:Legio II Augusta Legio II Augusta was a Roman legion, levied by Gaius Vibius Pansa Caetronianus in 43 BC, and still operative in Britannia in 4th century.
		It was originally raised by Octavian and consul Gaius Vibius Pansa Caetronianus in 43 BC, to fight against Mark Anthony; II Augusta fought in the battle of Philippi and in the battle of Perugia.
		With the annihilation of Legio XVII, XVIII and XIX in the battle of the Teutoburg Forest (9 AD), II Augusta moved to Germania, possibly in the area of Mainz.
	www.1der.com /index.php/Legio_II_Augusta (452 words)

	Legio III Augusta
		Legio III Augusta: one of the Roman legions.
		The emperor Caligula (37-41) thought that this policy was risky, and saw to it that the commander of III Augusta was one of his appointees (a legatus Augusti pro praetore).
		In 175, legionaries of III Augusta took part in the Marcomannic campaign of Marcus Aurelius, which brought the African soldiers to Hungary.
	www.livius.org /le-lh/legio/iii_augusta.html (1143 words)

	Week 4 Rescriptum
		The Legio, in a discussion of Roman elections, observes that a Roman political candidate, "had to show them that he was the "new man".
		The Legio, in discussing the "public/private" distinction with respect to municipal services observed, "After referring to the text one more we came to the conclusion that it had started off a private matter, but soon became public after the rioting began.
		The Legio, in discussing the problem of gubenatorial corruption, astutely observed, " A major problem with the provincial governments set up by Rome was that (A) the governors had to much power (B) There was no one who kept the governors on check due to their great distance from Rome."
	abacus.bates.edu /~mimber/Rciv/rescript4.htm (1456 words)

	Roman legion
		The Roman legion (from the Latin legio, meaning levy) was the basic military unit of ancient Rome.
		Much of Roman history during this time is founded on legends, but it is believed that during the reign of Servius Tullius, all Roman able-bodied, property-owning male citizens were first divided into five classes for military service based on wealth, since soldiers provided their own weapons and equipment.
		At some point, possibly in the beginning of the Roman Republic, the legio was subdivided into two separate legions, each one ascribed to one of the two consuls.
	www.soldiers-russia.com /kolobob/terms/roman_legion.htm (3652 words)

	Romanarmy.com - A history, archaeological and reenactment community - Legio II Augusta
		That Legio II already fought during the siege of Perusia in the army of the later Augustus, can't be proven because of the unreliability of the reading of the inscription (CAESAR LEG II) in the magazine Ephem.
		II was part of the army for the conquest of Britain, which was transported to the island in the year AD 43.
		II 3, 13 ‘Ίσχα έν ή λεγίων β’ σεβαστή.
	www.romanarmy.com /cms/content/view/38/44 (3736 words)

	LEGIO VIII AUGUSTA - HISTORY
		Legio VIII Augusta MGV provided a detachment of troops for the invasion of Britain.
		A detachment of Legio VIII Augusta fought at Maiden Castle with Legio II Augusta.
		It appears that detachments from Legio VIII Augusta continued to operate in the province for many years after the invasion, just as the "British" Legions sent troops to other parts of the empire.
	www.roman.org.uk /Legion_History.htm (456 words)

	The Roman Legions
		It eventually became an independent legion, II Italica Divitensium, and was active in Constantine's march on Rome and the battle of the Milvian Bridge in 312 AD.
		Galba disbanded Legio I and Legio III saw no action in the civil war that eventually saw Vespasian take the throne.
		Was the twin legion of Legio III Herculia.
	www.unrv.com /military/legions.php (2096 words)

	LEGIO SECUNDAE AUGUSTA
		It may also be identifiable with the II Gallica, the veterans of which received land at Arausio (Orange) in 36-35BC and are commemorated on the Augustan arch there.
		Of the total of seven legions sent to Spain by Augustus, only four survived, II Augusta was one, the others being IV Macedonia, VI Victrix and X Gemina.
		Some of II and VI were possibly stationed at Cramond on the Forth during this same time.
	www.roman-britain.org /military/leg2augusta.htm (795 words)

	ourpasthistory.com: 43AD The Legions
		By the time of Claudius, Legio II was under the command of Titus Flavious Vespasianus, who is known to have been present during the 43 A.D. campaign in Britain.
		Legio XIV Gemina (Frere Britannica 1974, pp 61) otherwise called the 14th TWIN (or double) LEGION was first formed 53-3 B.C. under the command of Quintus Cicero, brother of the orator.
		There was a reserve legion, Legio VIII Augusta, also from Pannonia, which was held on the Continent in anticipation of the arrival of the Emperor to accompany him across the Channel, it was transferred to Moesia in 44 A.D. when it was felt safe to reduce the expeditionary force.
	www.ourpasthistory.com /England/43ad-the-legions (1893 words)

	The Roman Empire
		Legio II Traiana (USA, NV)--LEGIO II TRAIANA FORTIS, the strong Legion of Trajan, is currently stationed in Las Vegas Nevada, land of glass and steel Monoliths and Pyramids.
		Legio XII Fulminata (USA,)--We are located in Lower Alabama and we try to represent a Roman Legion in the field on the march.
		Legio XXI Rapax (Canada, Alberta)--The XXIst Legion RAPAX is a group of dedicated individuals whose goal is to bring to life the military and civilian aspects of life in Ancient Rome.
	www.reenactor.net /Ancient/roman/us-can_units_list.html (2458 words)

	Roman legion at AllExperts
		Originally, in the time of the Kings, the legio ("conscription") was the whole Roman army, composed of levied citizens.
		Much of Roman history of this era is founded on legends, but it is believed that during the reign of Servius Tullius, all Roman able-bodied, property-owning male citizens were first divided into five classes for military service based on wealth, since soldiers provided their own weapons and equipment.
		At some point, possibly in the beginning of the Roman Republic after the kings were overthrown, the legio was subdivided into two separate legions, each one ascribed to one of the two Consuls.
	en.allexperts.com /e/r/ro/roman_legion.htm (4318 words)

	Roman legion Summary
		Originally, in the time of the Kings, the legio ("conscription") was the whole Roman army, composed of levied citizens.
		Much of Roman history of this era is founded on legends, but it is believed that during the reign of Servius Tullius, all Roman able-bodied, property-owning male citizens were first divided into five classes for military service based on wealth, since soldiers provided their own weapons and equipment.
		At some point, possibly in the beginning of the Roman Republic after the kings were overthrown, the legio was subdivided into two separate legions, each one ascribed to one of the two Consuls.
	www.bookrags.com /Roman_legion (7856 words)

	Week 5 Rescriptum
		As we've already observed, Roman slavery was a complex institution with the experience of slavery in the mines and on the latifundia differed radically from that in urban centers.
		The Legio, in discussing the workings of senatorial patronage, refers to young politicians as "political desparados" and concludes that the system was "corrupt."
		The Emperor responds: The members of the Legio, are not at all alone in their assessment.
	abacus.bates.edu /~mimber/Rciv/rescript5.htm (641 words)

	Army
		Legio II Augusta Legio Secunda Augusta (LEG II AUG) is the title of a society based in Portsmouth, Hampshire that seeks to re-create the "living history" - in both its military and civilian aspects - of Roman Britain during the first two centuries AD.
		Legio III Gallica Legio III Gallica: one of the Roman legions.
		Legio VIIII - The Ermine Street Guard Legio VIIII - The Ermine Street Guard is a society dedicated to research into the Roman Army and the reconstruction of Roman armour and equipment.
	www.proarchaeologia.org /ArchLink/link6.htm (1385 words)

	The Roman Empire
		In 2002 the group is enrolled in the Federazione Ars Dimicandi® of which the GAV is one of the partners founders.
		Legio IV Macedonica (Spain) -- Legio IV MACEDONICA, is the reconstruction of a Contubernio (group formed by eight legionaries), created by the Taller de Reconstrucción Histórica y Arqueológica (Factory of Historical and Archaeological Reconstruction), as basic unit of exercise of the Roman Legions in antiquity.
		Legio VIIII Hispanis/The Dobboni and Coritaini Tribes (UK) -- We aim to represent the period of the roman invasion to the battle of Mons Graupis (so in essance AD43 to AD89).
	www.reenactor.net /Ancient/roman/euro-legions-list.html (2192 words)

	Romans and Frontiers - Milecastles and Turrets
		The milecastles provide the ability to decipher which of the three legions (II augusta, XX Valeria Victrix, VI Victrix) built a certain stretch of wall.
		A similar possibility is provided by the turrets with the comparison of the positions of doorways and the varying width of their walls.
		It was built by the legio II Augusta.
	www.britanniafilm.de /hadrian11.html (473 words)

	Imperial Governor - some additional points
		Legio IX was commanded by the impetuous Petillius Cerealis (future relative of the future Emperor Vespasian).
		Note that, unlike the unfortunate Posthumous of Legio II Augusta, he did not fall on his sword but actually returned to Britannia as Governor some 10 years later (which can only be through the patronage of the now Emperor Vespasian).
		Whilst the tribes in the Province did not join the Iceni and Trinovantes in open revolt, none of the Welsh tribal lands were occupied at this time, of which the Silures in SE Wales were by far the toughest and most troublesome.
	www.ancientworlds.net /468558 (587 words)

	Reenactment Events Calendar
		Naturally, if you know of any upcoming events which are not on this list, please get in touch with the Webmaster.
		Legio VIII Augusta, Legio XIV Gemina Martia Victrix
		Legio XX Valeria Victrix, End of Roman Age Society
	www.roman-empire.net /diverse/events-calendar.html (147 words)

	Clint Albertson, SJ
		The abbreviated Latin inscription tells us the plaque commemorates the building of 3000 feet [of the Antonine Wall] (built across S Scotland early on but abandoned for Hadrian's Wall further south) by a vexillation (detachment serving away from the legion) of Legio XX Valeria Victrix.
		The boar is the symbol of Legio XX, and it was carried on its standards.
		Legio X Fretensis, which was stationed for a time in Judea, also displayed a boar symbol on its standards.
	jesuit.lmu.edu /Jesuits/Albertson/roman/03.html (248 words)

	Kalkriese, Saturday and Sunday 7-8th June 2003
		We had been, in a fashion, invited as the guests of Legio II Augusta.
		The occasion was the bank holiday weekend in Kalkriese, Germany, where a recurring Roman festival means to put the spot of the (in)famous Varus battle on the map as a major tourist attraction.
		Legio II, command tent, already the sun's getting hot.
	www.fectio.org.uk /shows/kalkriese2003.htm (346 words)

	The Dispatch - Serving the Lexington, NC - News (Site not responding. Last check: )
		In this latter meaning, it consisted of several cohorts of heavy infantry known as legionaries.
		In the first years of the Republic, when warfare was mostly concentrated on raiding, it is uncertain if the full manpower of the legions was summoned at any one time.
		In the Later Roman Empire, the number of legions was increased and the Roman Army expanded.
	www.the-dispatch.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Roman_legion (5220 words)

	legio II
		Legio IX Hispana (USA, SoCA)--Legio IX Hispana was founded in 1994, the date of our first event.
		Legio XXII Primigenia, Cohort IV (USA, OH)--Legio XXII was founded in 1992 to recreate the soldiers of the Roman Army for public demonstrations, living history displays and historical events, such as period Trekking.
		Legio VI Victrix (USA, So.CA)--Legio VI Victrix recreates a garrison camp near the Roman city of Eburacum (modern York) in the province of Britannia.
	www.ad43.org /7_links.html (1419 words)

	Legio II Augusta - Definition, explanation
		At the beginning of Augustus rule, in 25 BC, this legion was relocated in Hispania, to fight in the Cantabrian wars, which definitively established Roman power in Hispania, and later camped in Hispania Tarraconensis.
		The future Emperor Vespasian was the legion's commander at the time and led the campaign against the Durotriges tribe.
		In his fantasy novel Grail, the author Stephen R. Lawhead states that the legion was ensnared by the fl magic of the witch Morgan le Fay, doomed to perpetually wander the mists of Lyonesse.
	www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/l/le/legio_ii_augusta.php (402 words)

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