In this video I will be going over the first half of the history of "LEGIO X" from Baetica, who earned their place in History through their great efforts and loyalty to their general.
It's hard to talk about Roman History without mentioning Julius Caesar, just like it's hard to talk about Julius Caesar without mentioning his famous 10th. How this man grew to such reputation and wealth in one of the most critical periods of European History is largely credited to the battles he won. What is overlooked, however, is the men that stood by him in these battles. In particular, a Legion that constantly spearheaded into battle ahead of the rest, and anchored entire battles in his favor, is the 10th "Equestris"; the Legion that Caesar and the other legions were glad to have by their side no matter how bad the situation...
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Credits:
Dio, Cassius. Roman History, Volume II, III, IV, V, VI.
Tacitus. The Madness of Nero.
Tacitus. Agricola.
Caesar, Julius. Bello Civili.
Caesar, Julius. Bello Gallico.
Dando-Collins, Stephen. Legions of Rome: The Definitive History of Every Imperial Roman Legion. New York, 2010.
Dando-Collins, Stephen. Caesar’s Legion: The Epic Saga of Julius Caesar’s Elite Tenth Legion and the Armies of Rome. New York, 2002.
Media used in the video:
Total War: Rome II
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Intro (0:00)
Gallic Wars (3:00)
Ariovistus (3:17)
Invasions of Britain (7:25)
Ambiorix (9:25)
Vercingetorix (10:13)
The Trial begins... (13:05)