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Battle of the Teutoburg Forest

Battle of the Teutoburg Forest

9.9
An important AD 9 battle where Germanic tribes led by Arminius destroy Roman soldiers and stop Rome's advance into Germania
  • proper noun
translation icon : Batalla del Bosque de Teutoburgo
  • The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest in AD 9 was crucial in preventing further Roman expansion into Germania.

Examples

  • The defeat at the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ended Roman attempts to conquer Germania.

  • The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest marked a turning point in Roman military history.

  • Historians continue to study the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest for its impact on the Roman Empire.

  • The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest was a turning point in history.

  • Many historians regard the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest as significant.

  • After the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest, the Roman legions hesitated to march deeper into Germanic territory.

  • The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest showcased the tactical genius of Arminius against the Roman army.

Synonyms

Battle of Teutoburger Wald
vsBattle of the Teutoburg Forest
9.9

A battle in AD 9 when Germanic tribes led by Arminius destroyed three Roman legions and stopped Roman expansion

is the same event but given a different name form

Surface Forms

Battle of the Teutoburg Forest main

Morphology

battle + of + the + Teutoburg + forest

The structure 'battle of [place]' is compositionally transparent: a learner who knows 'battle' and 'forest' can infer this names a military engagement that occurred in a forest called Teutoburg. However, the label refers to a specific historical event with particular significance (AD 9, decisive defeat of Roman legions) that cannot be derived from the constituents alone and requires encyclopedic knowledge.

Etymology

Battle of the Teutoburg Forest was a surprise attack in AD 9 when Germanic tribes led by Arminius hid in the woods and attacked three Roman legions as they marched, destroying them. Because this defeat 'stopped Roman expansion' into Germania, the name is remembered as 'a sudden, complete defeat'.