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This history documentary is a continuation of our Avenging Varus series.

It is the winter of 15 AD and the Roman Germanic war drags on. Both sides have been bloodied this past year with the Roman army in particular suffering huge casualties at the Battle of the Long Bridges and in the storms of the North Sea. The battered legions barely make it back to the Rhine, unsure of whether or not they can even continue this Pyrrhic war. However fresh waves of troops and supplies from the Empire renew their spirits and plans are now made for fresh campaigns in 16 AD. Germanicus now masses an enormous Roman army. It will invade the lands of Germania in two thrusts which feature 1,000 ships and over 50,000 soldiers.

Meanwhile Arminius and the Germanic tribes prepare to weather the storm. They summon their forces on the eastern side of the Weser, prepared to gamble all in one last pitched battle. The Battle of Idistavisus!

Bibliography and Suggested Reading:
"Campaigns of Germanicus, 13-16 AD" by Ilkka Syvänne
"The Annals" by Cornelius Tacitus
"Roman Soldier Vs Germanic Warrior: 1st Century AD" by Osprey Publishing
"In the Name of Rome" by Adrian Goldsworthy

Research: Chris Das Neves and Eric Tenwolde
Writing: Chris Das Neves
Narration: Invicta
Production: Penta Limited

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