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Z 28 legionów za panowania następcy Trajana cesarza Hadriana, 3 stacjonowały w Panonii Superior: legio I Adiutrix, legio XIIII Gemina i legio X Gemina. W Judei stacjonował inny legion X Fretensis, który w latach 132-135 tłumił powstanie żydowskie Bar Kochby.
This incident earned the legion its nickname Equestris (mounted). One of the legionaries jokingly said that Caesar was better than his word: he had promised to make them foot guards, but now they appeared as equestrians.[6]Legio X saved the day in the Battle against the Nervians in 57 BC.
Legio X Equestris. The Tenth Legion, known as Legio X Equestris, was formed by Julius Caesar during his tenure as the Governor of Hispania Ulterior in 61 BC. As the first legion Caesar raised personally, it held a special place of trust and prominence in his military campaigns.
Legio X Equestris. The Legio X Equestris was founded by Julius Caesar in 61 BCE. It was renamed the Legio X Gemina in 29 BCE by Augustus. It was based at Astorga in Hispania Tarraconensis between c.31 BCE-71 CE.
Legio X Equestris, a Roman legion, was one of the most trusted legions of Julius Caesar. Legio X was famous in its day and throughout history, because of its portrayal in Caesar's Commentaries and the prominent role the Tenth played in his Gallic campaigns.
The X Legion, together with other 150,000 soldiers and warriors, fought in a ruthless battle, in which Albin’s left-wing fell to the Danube legions, while the right-wing crushed the trapped legions of Severus, who had to save himself by escaping.
Discover the legendary Legio X Equestris, one of Julius Caesar’s most trusted and formidable legions. From its origins and early campaigns in Lusitania to its pivotal role in the Gallic Wars,...
