An Historic Event
How is the valiant fallen
on the mountain?
Swifter than eagles
stronger than lions
the arm of Rome fallen
to cunning.
Give me back my legions
Quinctilius Varus!
Had you been diligent,
as you are with denarius,
strategically planning
the battle
you might have uncovered
the heart of the barbarian
and Rome would not have fallen
to Germania.
Tell it not at the gathering
Senatus
weep not at the forum
via Appia
lest the enemy glut!
First Place Winner: William Kekaula-A Historic Event- 9/24/20
9AD battle of Teutoburg. Ambushed by the Germans Varus lost three Roman Legions.
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