Roman Patrol Teutobergerwald 9 AD (1 Viewer)

[katana]

Roman Auxiliary Cavalry patrols the Teutobergerwald in 9 AD, unaware of the battle about to begin that changes the course of history.

 

[Currahee Chris]

You know, for a guy who gets pretty bent out of shape in regards to the various iterations of warrior elephants that have been released/ previewed over the past several months, you sure don't seem to be as discerning when it comes to trees. :redface2:

I think I see Jack climbing up the beanstalk in the background behind the second Mountie.

 

[Andanna]

Are these the auxiliary troops under Arminius that led Varus into the ambush? I always found it puzzling that the attackers are always shown in Germanic clothing while in reality the initial attackers wore Roman uniforms as they were foreign Roman troops.

 

[katana]

You are correct Arminius commanded a force of Auxiliary Cavalry. Varus had several cohorts of Auxiliary Cavalry under his command in addition to that commanded by Arminius. The Roman column was attacked while on the march and due to the terrain; a hill on one side and a marsh on the other, could not deploy into battle formation. The diorama depicts advance scouts for the Roman column about to be attacked at the start of the battle. When the battle commenced Arminius had joined the German Tribal Confederation and led them into battle. Several depictions of the battle exist from Roman sources. The German side of the story is unknown in detail; except for the fact that 3 Legions plus Auxiliarys and camp followers were annilhilated and three Imperial Eagles were lost. Germanicus found the remains several years later while attempting to recover the Eagles, 2 of which were found. Recent excavations in Germany seem to have accurately identified the site of the battle.

 

[katana]

These are not Canadians in the Great North Woods!

Northern European Primeval Forest trees were quit large. Most modern forests are 2nd or 3rd growth and do not approach the size of old growth trees.

You know, for a guy who gets pretty bent out of shape in regards to the various iterations of warrior elephants that have been released/ previewed over the past several months, you sure don't seem to be as discerning when it comes to trees. :redface2:

I think I see Jack climbing up the beanstalk in the background behind the second Mountie.

 

[Phantom Warrior]

There is still some old growth in the Teutobergerwald

Terry

 

[katana]

That is a great photo of old growth forest. I live in Washington State and I have Douglas Fir trees on my property about that size. The Giant Redwoods ( Sequoia ) in northern California are larger and grow to over 250 feet high. The diameter is 26 feet to 56 feet in some specimens. You really have to walk through old growth forests to fully appreciate the size and splendor of these trees.

There is still some old growth in the Teutobergerwald

Terry

 

[Phantom Warrior]

The west coast of Canada has lots of old growth forest with trees several times the size of the ones in the Teutobergerwald. Photos do not capture the size like seeing them in person

Terry