Civilis in September 69 initiates the siege…

September 69 CE

Civilis in September 69 initiates the siege of Castra Vetera, the camp of the five thousand legionaries of V Alaudae and XV Primigenia.

The camp is very modern, filled with supplies and well defended, with walls of mud brick and wood, towers and a double ditch.

After some failed attempts to take the camp by force, Civilis decides to starve the troops into surrender.

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