by Historia Aeterna published on 24 November 2019 Send to Google Classroom: Video about Roman Revenge against the Germanic leader Arminius. It was Hannibal’s first major victory in Italy, and it swayed many of the Celts of northern Italy to support him. Filters: All . Related Content. The Battle of Idistaviso, sometimes known as a first Battle of Minden or Battle of the Weser River, was fought in 16 AD between Roman legions commanded by Emperor Tiberius' heir and adopted son Germanicus, and an alliance of Germanic tribes commanded by Arminius. Video. Articles 2. The name of Idistaviso is usually translated from Old German as "Valley of the Maidens."

The Battle of Idistaviso. The Battle of Idistaviso, sometimes known as a first Battle of Minden or Battle of the Weser River, was fought in 16 AD between Roman legions commanded by Roman emperor Tiberius' heir and adopted son Germanicus, and an alliance of Germanic peoples commanded by Arminius. Battle of the Trebbia River, (December 218 bce), first major battle of the Second Punic War, in which the Carthaginian forces of Hannibal defeated the Roman army under Tiberius Sempronius Longus on the banks of the Trebbia River. Idistaviso, the Valley of the Maidens [Idistavizo, Dolina dev]--At the battle of Idistaviso, the Roman general Germanicus, nephew of the Emperor Tiberius, defeated the German tribe of Cherusci led by Arminius. After some research, I’ve come to the conclusion that if it was based on any battle from the period, it was based on Idistaviso: if only because both battles are won largely by a Roman cavalry charge from the flank through woods! Battle of Idistaviso: The Roman Revenge on Teutoburg. As we were planning the game, the Editor asked whether Scott had based Maximus’ victory on a historical battle. The Cherusci noble Arminius (c. 18 … The Battle of the Weser River, sometimes known as a first Battle of Minden, usually Battle of Idistaviso, was fought in 16 AD between Roman legions commanded by Emperor Tiberius' heir and adopted son Germanicus, and an alliance of Germanic tribes commanded by Arminius.The battle marked the end of a three-year series of campaigns by Germanicus in Germania. Arminius. Definition. The battle marked the end of a three-year series of campaigns by Germanicus in Germania. Definitions 10. The Battle of Idistaviso, sometimes known as a first Battle of Minden or Battle of the Weser River, was fought in 16 AD between Roman legions commanded by Emperor Tiberius' heir and adopted son Germanicus, and an alliance of Germanic tribes commanded by Arminius. The battle marked the end of a three-year series of campaigns by Germanicus in Germania. (Historical Sources: Tacitus, Annales, I-II) Remove Ads Advertisement.