Battle of the Teutoburg Forest: Quick Facts

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Date	9
Location	Germany • Teutoburg Forest
Participants	Cherusci • Roman Empire

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Hermannsdenkmal, Teutoburg Forest, Germany

Historical map of Roman Gaul, covering present-day France and parts of neighboring regions, marked with imperial frontiers, provincial boundaries, major Roman roads, provincial capitals, major maritime outlets, legionary and naval bases, and early veteran colonies. The map highlights key cities, tribal regions, and transport routes within the Roman provinces.

Arminius, bust; in the Capitoline Museum, Rome

Map showing the maximum territorial extent of the Roman Empire in AD 117, shaded in yellow, spanning from western Europe and North Africa to the Near East. Major rivers and seas are labeled, and various symbols mark the locations of Roman colonies and municipia established during the Pre-Caesarian, Caesarian, and Augustan periods. The boundary at the death of Emperor Trajan is highlighted.

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Augustus

Augustus

Roman emperor

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Publius Quinctilius Varus

Roman general

Arminius, bust; in the Capitoline Museum, Rome

Arminius

German leader

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Overlooking the Roman Forum with Temple of Saturn in Rome, Italy

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Louis IX of France (St. Louis), stained glass window of Louis IX during the Crusades. (Unknown location.)

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Civil War era cannon overlooks Kennesaw Mountain National Battle. (military, artillery, American history)

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