- [I] an inspiration for [[Collared Mage]] - [b] Harry Turtledove wrote a historical fiction (&lightly embossed) version of this story as [Give Me Back My Legions!](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002ASFQ1S?btkr=1) the title is based on what Caesar Augustus allegedly shouted after receiving word of Varus' defeat. - [b] [World History Encyclopedia](https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1010/battle-of-teutoburg-forest/) - ["] Arminius was son of a prominent Germanic chieftain, but had spent his childhood in Rome as a hostage. Here, he had received a military education as well as obtained Roman citizenship. In this capacity, he had obtained the rank of equestrian, as well as a post as squadron leader in Varus' army. Afterwards it became apparent that, Arminius – while serving as liaison between the Romans and the Germans - had plotted against the Romans, recruiting support and soldiers from a number of German chieftains. - [*] How many people were involved: - ["] At the Battle of Teutoburg Forest (aka Battle of Varus), c. 9 CE, a combined force of Germans annihilated a Roman army consisting of three legions including three squadrons of cavalry and six cohorts of auxiliary troops. As some soldiers must have been left behind to defend summer camps, the army probably held 10,000 to 15,000 men or roughly 8 to10 % of the total Roman army. The sources do not mention the size of the German army at the famous battle. - ["] Based on the size of the catchment area, and the fact that Arminius, leader of the German forces, was not able to recruit all chieftains, it is likely that the Germans were heavily outnumbered, perhaps 1:2. - [*] What the impact was: - ["] Nevertheless, the battle had a decisive impact in the long run; the Romans never consolidated the hold of Germania Interior, the land east of the Rhine. Instead, the Roman frontier (limes) along the Rhine was consolidated.