A couple of years ago there was evidence of a smaller scale Roman action in Germany, east of the Rhein. Probably cohort strength with some auxillia sent along with some ballista it dated to the 3d century (coins found on the field) and probably represented a Roman helping hand to one tribal chieftain against another. The local governors doubtless had the inclination to get the Germanic tribes fighting among themselves and didn't mind putting their thumbs on the scale when it served their purpose.
But this find is a full legionary camp. Whoever it was, they weren't fucking around.
But this find is a full legionary camp. Whoever it was, they weren't fucking around.
