Marcomanni
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War begins between Rome and the Germanic tribes of the Marcomanni and Quadi, which had invaded Roman territories.
From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 03 by Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)
The Marcomanni submitted in 172, and the Quadi and Sarmatians in 175 A. D.
From A History of Rome to 565 A. D. by Boak, Arthur Edward Romilly
However, a complete victory was prevented by Domitian, who rashly invaded the territory of the Marcomanni and Iazyges, and was defeated by them.
From A History of Rome to 565 A. D. by Boak, Arthur Edward Romilly
In 177 A. D. war broke out anew with the Quadi and Marcomanni.
From A History of Rome to 565 A. D. by Boak, Arthur Edward Romilly
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