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  Legio XXI Rapax - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The XXI Rapax was destroyed in 92 by the Sarmatians.
The symbol of the legion was a capricorn.
XXI Rapax was one of the five legions used by Drusus to suppress the rebellion of the Raetians, in 16-15 BC.
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 Legio XXI Rapax
Legio XXI Rapax: one of the Roman legions.
In 6 CE, Tiberius was to lead at least eight legions (VIII Augusta from Pannonia, XV Apollinaris and XX Valeria Victrix from Illyricum, XXI Rapax from Raetia, XIII Gemina, XIV Gemina and XVI Gallica from Germania Superior and an unknown unit) against king Maroboduus of the Marcomanni in Czechia.
The expeditionary force was commanded by Vespasian's relative Quintus Petillius Cerialis, and XXI Rapax was one of its units.
www.livius.org /le-lh/legio/xxi_rapax.html   (739 words)

  
 History of Legio XXI   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
After the "Varian" disaster Legio XXI was redeployed to Germania Inferior and in the year 16 participated in a campaign led by Germanicus to exact revenge against the Cheruscan people.
Legio XXI Rapax was part of 40,000 Roman soldiers loyal to Vitellius that marched on Rome and were victorious.
Legio XXI Rapax's legionary symbol is the Capricorn.
www.canadaoccidentalis.org /history_of_legio_xxi.htm   (807 words)

  
 Roman legion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Originally, in the time of the Kings, the legio ("conscription") was the whole Roman army, composed of levied citizens.
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.
Except for Legio I to IV, which were the consular armies (two per consul), other units were levied by campaign.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Roman_legions   (5017 words)

  
 Vindonissa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 13th legion (Legio XIII Gemina) was stationed at Vindonissa until AD 44 or 45.
With the arrival of the 21st legion (Legio XXI Rapax) the camp was rebuilt with stone fortifications.
After the 21st legion had looted the countryside in AD 69, it was replaced by the 11th legion (Legio XI Claudia) which remained stationed until AD After this date, Vindonissa was a civilian settlement, with a castle built in the 4th century.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vindonissa   (132 words)

  
 List of Roman legions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Legio VIII - 59–48 BC, Julius Caesar, disbanded and re-enlisted by Augustus as Legio VIII Augusta
Legio IX Triumphalis (Triumphant) - 59–48 BC, Julius Caesar, disbanded and re-enlisted by Augustus as Legio IX Hispana
Legio XI - 58-45 BC, Julius Caesar (emblem: Neptune), disbanded, reconstituted by Augustus as Legio XI Claudia
en.encyclopediahome.com /wiki/List_of_Roman_legions   (1821 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)

  
 Legion XXIV - Legions of Imperial Rome
LEGIO II ITALICA Raised by Marcus Aurelius in 165 AD, it was stationed at Albing in Noricum (Austria) and was subsequently moved by Commodus, circa 185, to Lauriacum (Lorch), on the Danube (Donau) River, west of Vindobona (Vienna).
LEGIO XVI GALLICA Raised by Octavian in 41-40 BC; the Legion, from 30 BC onwards, was stationed on the Rhine frontier.
The remainder of the Legion surrendered to the rebel Iulius Civilis in 69 and was subsequently disbanded by Emperor Vespasian and reconstituted as Legion XVI Flavia Firma "Flavian Steadfast".
www.legionxxiv.org /legionshist   (5210 words)

  
 :::: HISTORY :: XXI-RAPAX ::::   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The XXI Rapax was destroyed in 92 AD by the Samatians of Pannonia.
Along with the rest of the German border army, the XXI Rapax supported their commander, Vitellius, in the year of the four emperors (69 AD) and marched to Rome to besiege power.
After the end of this harmless ressurection, the legions were separated and XXI Rapax sent to Pannonia.
www.rapax-totalwar.com /web/eng/history/history.html   (262 words)

  
 Roxolani - WCD (Wiki Classical Dictionary)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The Roxolani were a fierce tribe of horse warriors described by the Greek geographer Strabo (62-24bce) as 'moving to the west' of the region between the rivers Dnepr and Danube, The Roxolani were a Steppe people allied with the Iazyges, Alani and Aorsi, often known under the heading of Sauromatae or Sarmatians...
In the mid-first century, during the Dacian crisis, the Roxolani begun to settle on the lower reaches of the Danube, but this was impeded by the Legio III Gallica in 68/69ce.
During winter/early Spring in wet and icy thaw conditions, 9,000 Roxolanian raiders carrying baggage, the larger part apparently heavy cavalry, were attacked by the Legion assisted by auxilaries, possibly a unit of VIII Augusta.
www.ancientlibrary.com /wcd/Roxolani   (194 words)

  
 The Roman Army Page
The legio was a miniature army that contained within its ranks troops trained and equipped to perform all kinds of different duties both on and off the battlefield.
legio X Gemina (the tenth 'twin' or 'double' legion), to which honorary titles like pia fidelis (dutiful and loyal) could be added.
Generally speaking however the legio was organised in ten cohortes or cohorts.
members.tripod.com /~S_van_Dorst/legio.html   (4085 words)

  
 The Roman Empire
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.
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.
www.reenactor.net /Ancient/roman/us-can_units_list.html   (2466 words)

  
 The Legions: How Do They Get Their Names And Number - Ancient Roman Empire Forums
Rapax is 'rapacious'; Fulminata is 'armed with lightning'; Ferrata is 'ironclad', etc. The numbers started at one, and then the next legion formed called two, and so on.
Later emperors sometimes started over (Nero recruited Legio I Italica in AD 66 rather than give it a number of continuation) whereas others filled in the blanks (Trajan recruited Legio XXX Ulpia Victrix and named it XXX because it was simply the 30th active legion at the time).
As for names, some were given at recruitment based on who recruited it (Legio XXII Deiotariana founded by the King of Galatia, Deiotarus), or its place of foundation or intended purpose (Gallica, Italica, Parthica etc.) or were honored for various deeds in battle or service.
www.unrv.com /forum/index.php?showtopic=2370&mode=linear   (781 words)

  
 NOVA ROMA ::: VIA ROMANA ::: CAMPUS MARTIVS ::: Historical Reenactors   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Legio XI is a legion composed primarily of women, sanctioned by the SCA household of Rome.
Legio II Augusta is a recreation of a legion that served in Roman Britain from 70AD and later in Germania.
The modern Legio II Augusta is in New Zealand.
www.novaroma.org /via_romana/reenactments/index.html   (462 words)

  
 Informat.io on Roman Legion
A modern reconstruction of a Roman centurion around 70 AD The Roman legion (from Latin legio, legionis, f.
Due to the enormous military successes of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire the legion has long been regarded as the prime ancient model for military efficiency and ability.
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.
www.informat.io /?title=Roman_legion   (3990 words)

  
 The Roman Legions
Legio II Traiana Fortis (Trajan's strong or brave legion)
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   (2097 words)

  
 Rome: Military Resources
Legio VI is a member of Strength and Honor LARP Society and a sponsored Legion of the Micro-nation Nova Roma ¨.Ê Our goal is to recreate the soldiers of the Roman Army for public demonstrations, Reenactments,Ê living history displays and to recreate the Might and power of the Roman Army on the battlefield."
Legio VIII Augusta MGV; A living historical society depicting 1st and 2nd century Roman Britain.
Legio XIII Gemina; A living historical society depicting 1st and 2nd century Roman Britain.
intranet.dalton.org /groups/Rome/RMil.html   (8387 words)

  
 Legion XXIV - Legion Links Page
Legio VII Gemina - Marcus Caecilius Faventianus www.projectephoenix.uni.cc masefe@tinet.org
Legio VIII Augusta Gaius Antinius Salis www.romansireland.com gaius@romansireland.com
Legio XI Claudia Pia Fedelis Lukas Hanzi http://www.datacomm.ch/cueni/romevent.html
www.legionxxiv.org /legionlinks   (754 words)

  
 Quaestor Cornelius Pola Issues Orders
The following letter is sent securely to the Legati of Legio VI Victrix in Ephesus, Legio VII in Gordium, Legio XII Fuliminata and Legio XXI Rapax near Gangra, and Legio XV Apollinaris in Pergamum.
Legio XII, Legio XXI, and Legio VII are all to march to the confluence of the Gallus and Sangarius rivers, and set up a fortified camp on high ground close to the river, which can hold 5 legions.
Legio VI will march to the forward position in Bithynia and aid with the camp construction.
www.ancientworlds.net /aw/Post/202922   (389 words)

  
 Exercitus Germaniae Inferiorae
Legio XX Valeria Victrix, Ara Ubiorum, nach Britannien in 43 u.Z. / to Britannia at 43 CE Legio XXI Rapax, Vetera
Es ist jedoch belegt, dass die Legio I Minervia und die Legio XXX Ulpia Victrix weiterhin in ihren Stützpunkten lagen.
It´s proofed, that the Legio I Minervia and the Legio XXX Ulpia Vixtrix were still in their bases.
www.novaroma.de /nr/provincia/historia/exercitus-ger1.htm   (609 words)

  
 Legio XXI Rapax (Nova Roma) - NovaRoma
Legio XXI Rapax is a group of dedicated individuals whose goal is to bring to life the military and civilian aspects of life in Ancient Rome.
The Legio XXI Rapax is based out of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
This page was last modified 05:57, 13 July 2006.
www.novaroma.org /wiki/Legio_XXI_Rapax_(Nova_Roma)   (46 words)

  
 The Project Gutenberg eBook of The Histories, by Tacitus, translated by W. Hamilton Fyfe.
The Vitellian armies are now marching on Italy: Caecina through Switzerland and over the Great St. Bernard with Legio XXI Rapax and detachments of IV Macedonica and XXII Primigenia: Valens through Gaul and over Mount Genèvre with Legio V Alaudae and detachments of I Italica, XV Primigenia, and XVI.
I Italica and XXI Rapax sally from Cremona and are driven back by Antonius.
XXI Rapax and II Adjutrix, is to operate on Lower Rhine.
www.ibiblio.org /pub/docs/books/gutenberg/1/6/9/2/16927/16927-h   (846 words)

  
 ARMAMENTARIVM: Useful information
Legio XIII Gemina, Leo-Mathausergasse 18-24/H55, A 1230 Wien
Legio XIIII Gemina Martia Victrix, Freiherr von Stein Str.22, 55774 Baumholder
Legio XI Claudia Pia Fidelis, Hegenheimerstrasse 261, CH-4055 Basel
museums.ncl.ac.uk /archive/arma/welc/info.htm   (1590 words)

  
 index   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
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.
We do this by re-enacting the clothing, arms and equipment used in the 1st century of the Common Era.
We are looking for a few good men (and women) to help us re-create the lives of Roman Soldiers and civilians from the 1st Century C.E. Learn to handle the weapons and armour worn by these brave men as they fought their way to victory in the Greatest Empire ever known.
www.geocities.com /Legion_XXI_RAPAX/index.html   (142 words)

  
 Imperator - Rome Mod v1.0 - The Guild
Legio XVII Claudia Pia Fidelis - East (Arab and Persia)
Legio XVIII Macriana Liberatrix - Iberia and Dacia
Legio XX Valeria Victrix - Dacia and Scythia
forums.totalwar.org /vb/showthread.php?t=60738   (2137 words)

  
 Legio XXII Deiotariana
Legio XXII Deiotariana: one of the Roman legions.
The name is derived from Deiotarus, a king who was allied with the Romans.
The number was chosen because the Augustean legions numbered to twenty-one (XXI Rapax), so the addition had to be twenty-two.
www.livius.org /le-lh/legio/xxii_deiotariana.html   (581 words)

  
 The Project Gutenberg eBook of The Histories (Vol I), by Tacitus, translated by W. Hamilton Fyfe.
The Vitellian armies are now marching on Italy: Caecina through Switzerland and 15over the Great St. Bernard with Legio XXI Rapax and detachments of IV Macedonica and XXII Primigenia: Valens through Gaul and over Mount Genèvre with Legio V Alaudae and detachments of I Italica, XV Primigenia, and XVI.
Even Galba's age seemed comic and despicable to a populace that was used to the young Nero and compared the emperors, as such people will, in point of looks and personal attraction.
16 Clodius Macer commanded Legio III Augusta and governed Numidia, which Tiberius at the end of his reign had detached from the pro-consulate of Africa.
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 Re-enactor Links
No active link at this time; supposed to be coming to www.legio-ix-hispana.org.
The pre-eminent German re-enactor and scholar Dr. Marcus Junkelmann is associated with these units, based at the Aalen Limesmuseum, Germany.
Start-up legion with ties to Legio XX (Maryland).
www.angelfire.com /or2/jrscline/linksreenact.htm   (378 words)

  
 Mod descriptions and locations - www.ezboard.com
Patavium:         LEGIO I: AUGUSTA GERMANICUS
Osca:                 LEGIO VII: HISPANA
Croton:         LEGIO VIII: AUGUSTA
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