Yet another visit to a key Roman fort, this time, on the other side of the Rhine!
Join us as we go over the interesting findings, significance and story of the fort. As with all our previously covered forts, there will be trouble with the locals. The siege and battle of Fort Flevum, or Fort Velsen, has been carefully recreated at the end of the video!

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Intro (0:00)
Location and Terrain (1:18)
The Fort's Features (4:18)
The Fort's Garrison (8:27)
The Battle of Flevum (9:30)