| |
| | Legio V Alaudae -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) |
 | | Legio V Alaudae, the larks, sometimes known as Gallica, was levied by (Conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)) Julius Caesar in 52 BC from native Gauls. |
 | | Their emblem was an elephant, and their (The name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name)) cognomen Alaudae came from the high crest on their elms, typical of the Gauls, which made them look like larks. |
 | | V Alaudae fought in the (Click link for more info and facts about Gallic wars) Gallic wars until 49 BC, as one of the most brave legions of Caesar, then they were moved to Spain. |
| www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/l/le/legio_v_alaudae.htm (198 words) |
|