Legio I Minervia (2452 bytes)
1: ...] AD. The legion's emblem is an image of goddess Minerva.
3: ...loyal and faithful to Domitian) to acknowledge their support.
5: ...lding activities, even extracting stone from quarries.
7: ...of it) was allocated in different parts of the Empire:
8: ...st the Parthian Empire, commanded by emperor [[Lucius Verus]]

Legio I (1943 bytes)
1: ...e other legions levied by Caesar (except the [[Legio V Alaudae]]).
3: ...Drusus|Drusus]]' campaigns against the Germanic tribes.
5: ... for power and defeated Vitellius and his army in Italy.
7: ...ba's VII legion to form a new one, [[Legio VII Gemina]].
9: ''See also:'' [[List of Roman legions]]

Legio II Adiutrix (1812 bytes)
1: ...h century]] AD. The legion's symbols were a [[Capricorn]] and [[Pegasus]].
3: ... the rebel tribes of [[Scotland]] and [[Wales]], with base camp probably at [[Chester, England|Cheste...
5: ...an]] served as military tribune in the II ''Adiutrix''.
7: ...pite this, the legion or subunits of it took part in:
8: ...[[Lucius Verus]] campaign against the Parthian Empire (162-166)

Legio XVII (1614 bytes)
1: ...rg Forest]] ([[September 9]], [[9|9 AD]]). The legion's symbol and ''cognomen'' are unknown.
3: ... was assigned governor and commander of the Germania army.
5: ...own as the [[battle of Teutonburg Forest]] and their eagle standards lost.
7: Later, [[Germanicus]] sent an expedition to the place and recovered the eagles for Rome.
9: ...ee also''': [[List of Roman legions]], [[Roman legion]]

Legio II Italica (1547 bytes)
1: ...y]] AD. The legion symbol is a she-wolf and the twins [[Romulus and Remus|Romulus]] and [[Remus]].
3: ...In [[180|180 AD]] II Italica was stationed in Lauriacum, modern [[Lorch]].
5: ...and [[Clodius Albinus]], and in his Parthian campaigns.
7: ...ithful, seven times loyal) to secure their continuing support.
9: ...See also:'' [[List of Roman legions]], [[Roman legion]]

Legio XVIII (1831 bytes)
1: ...rg Forest]] ([[September 9]], [[9|9 AD]]). The legion's symbol and ''[[cognomen]]'' are unknown.
3: ... his campaign against the Parthians, but never delivered.
5: ...pacified and [[Publius Quinctilius Varus]] was assigned governor.
7: ...own as the [[battle of Teutonburg Forest]] and their eagle standards lost.
9: Later, [[Germanicus]] sent an expedition to the place and recovered the eagles for Rome.

Legio IV Scythica (2371 bytes)
1: ... [[5th century]]. The legion's symbol was a [[capricorn]].
3: ...h, future emperor [[Vespasian]] served in this legion.
5: ...ugma. This city would be the base camp of IV Scythica for the next century.
7: ...e control of another Jewish rebellion, this time with more success.
9: ...n the early [[5th century]] they were still in Syria.

Legio IX Hispana (2873 bytes)
1: ...symbol is unknown, likely a [[bull]], as other legions created by Caesar.
3: ...e legion and settled the veterans in the area of Picenum.
5: ...t and was probably earned for distinction in fighting.
7: ... – 9AD), the Ninth was relocated in [[Pannonia]].
9: ...en, apparently they were moved to [[Germania Inferior]].

Legio II Parthica (3194 bytes)
1: ...tive in the middle of the [[4th century]]. The legion's symbol was a [[centaur]].
3: ...he II ''Parthica'' near the capital, was aware of it.
5: ...ognomina ''Pia Fidelis Felix Aeterna'' (forever faithful, loyal and lucky).
7: ...llowed to return to their camp in the Alban mountains.
9: ...ry]], just before a major Roman defeat by the Persians.

Legio VI Victrix (1326 bytes)
1: ...ugustus' major war against the [[Cantabrians]], which lasted from [[25 BC|25]]-[[13 BC]].
3: ...emina'']] and marched on Rome, where Nero killed himself.
5: [[Category:Roman legions|6 Victrix]]
6: [[de:Legio VI Victrix]]

Legião Urbana (7627 bytes)
1: ... exist until [[1996]], with the death of its vocalist, [[Renato Russo]].
3: ==The Beginning==
5: ...usly, some famous songs of Capital Inicial were written by Renato Russo.
7: == Legião Urbana ==
9: ...red, with the bass, letting Renato Russo free to sing.

Legio X Gemina (2377 bytes)
1: ...because Caesar often used the [[legionary|legionaries]] as [[cavalry]].
3: ...5 BC]]). In 45 BC Caesar disbanded the legion, giving the veterans farmlands near [[Narbonne]].
5: ...ther legions and the Tenth was rebaptized as ''Gemina''.
7: ...ears and their veterans were among the first inhabitants of modern [[Zaragoza]].
9: ...[[Batavodurum]], the present day Dutch city of [[Nijmegen]].

Legio XV Primigenia (1614 bytes)
1: ...io V Alaudae]]. The ''cognomen'' Primigenia is derived from the goddess [[Fortuna (luck)|Fortuna]].
3: ...d in the construction of Corbulo’s canal in the Rhine.
5: ...ed to the Xanten camp, where the [[Batavian rebellion]] was already on the loose.
7: ...the V Alaudae were ever reconstituted after this disaster.
9: See also: [[List of Roman legions]], [[Roman legion]]

Legio II Augusta (1057 bytes)
1: '''Legio II ''Augusta''''' was a [[Roman legion]].
3: ...ssibly in the area of [[Mainz]]. After [[17]] AD it was at [[Argentorate]] (modern [[Strasbourg]]).
5: ...ng a stone fortress that the soldiers occupied until the end of the [[3rd century]].
8: *[[List of Roman legions]]
10: The name is now used by a group of re-creators; see

Legio IV Macedonica (2450 bytes)
1: ...ian]]. The legion symbols were a bull and a [[Capricorn]].
3: ...donia [[Roman province|province]], attaining thus its ''cognomen''.
5: ...rcus Antonius]] in the naval [[battle of Actium]] in [[31 BC]].
7: ...its effectives were spread through the Iberian Peninsula.
9: ...[69|69 AD]]) first against [[Otho]], then [[Vespasian]] who would become emperor.

Legio I Parthica (989 bytes)
1: ...legion presence in the Middle East is recorded until the early [[6th century]].
3: ...to be an exception: it was ruled by men of equestrian order, not senators.
5: ...vinces, namely [[Lycia]], [[Cilicia]] and [[Cyrenaica]].
7: ...See also:'' [[List of Roman legions]], [[Roman legion]]
9: ==External link==

Legio I Adiutrix (2704 bytes)
1: ... legion was a [[Capricorn]], used along with the winged horse [[Pegasus]].
3: ..., the legion was fighting in the [[Batavian rebellion]].
5: ...Roman province of [[Pannonia]], to fight the [[Dacia]]ns.
7: ...t back to Pannonia by his successor emperor [[Hadrian]].
9: ...diutrix'' was among his supporters, following him in the march for Rome.

Legio I Italica (1656 bytes)
1: ...n the beginning of the [[5th century]] AD. The legion's emblem was a [[boar]].
3: ...modern [[Sishtov]]), and remained there for centuries.
5: ...ction of the ''[[Limes Transalutanus]]'', a defensive wall along the Danube.
7: ...urely involved in the wars against the Germanic tribes that threatened to cross the Danube.
9: ''See also:'' [[List of Roman legions]]

Legio XIX (1664 bytes)
1: ...robably was the [[Capricorn]] as other legions levied by Augustus.
3: ...lt put [[Rome]]’s grain supply in peril and it needed a harsh response.
5: ...rovince]] and [[Publius Quintilius Varus]] was assigned as governor.
7: .... His army buried the bodies and recovered the legions' eagles for Rome.
9: See also: [[List of Roman legions]]

Legio V Alaudae (1086 bytes)
1: ...e, they were merged into [[Augustus]]’ army in [[30 BC]].
3: ...46 BC]] for bravery against a charge of elephants in the [[Battle of Thapsus]].
5: Known locations for the Alaudae include:
8: * [[Battle of Forum Gallorum]] and Mutina - [[43 BC]]
9: * [[Battle of Philippi]] - [[42 BC]]

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