01-22-2013, 10:26 AM
Quote:If we going to label a true enemy and one that actually proved to be a thorn in the Roman empire, I'll have to say the Celts and Picts.Varus did make a poor choice and that is what got him and most of his men killed, but he was hardly incompetent. Read my above quote from Tacitus, then look into the "Germani" situation such as the Lollian disaster, Frisian revolt, Chatti uprising(later on wars),Batavi uprising, the Marcomannic wars and many many more.
The Teuteberg massacre and battles similar were once off incidents and poorly led by low quality command.
Thor