Hail Caesar Germanic Tribes Germanic Tribesmen With Roman Equipment
The Battle of Teutoburg Forest, fought in 9 AD, was a decisive conflict between the Roman Empire and an alliance of Germanic tribes led by Arminius, a chieftain of the Cherusci. Arminius, who had previously served as a Roman auxiliary, used his knowledge of Roman tactics to orchestrate an ambush against the Roman legions commanded by Publius Quinctilius Varus. The Germanic forces lured the Romans into the dense and treacherous Teutoburg Forest, where they launched a surprise attack over several days, resulting in a catastrophic defeat for the Romans. All three Roman legions were annihilated, and Varus committed suicide. This battle marked a significant turning point, halting Roman expansion into Germania and establishing the Rhine River as the boundary of the Roman Empire. The defeat had profound long-term effects on Roman military strategy and their approach to the Germanic tribes.
Pack contains 4 metal foot figures.
Note: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted