Legio XIX

This revolt put Rome's grain supply in peril and it needed a harsh response.

By the year 5 BC Germania was a Roman province and Publius Quinctilius Varus was assigned as governor.

[3][4] In September 9 AD, Arminius, leader of the Cherusci and a Roman ally, set a trap.

He had reported a major revolt of one of the western tribes and suggested the return of both governor and his legions to the Rhine.

[3][5] In 15 AD troops under the command of Lucius Stertinius rescued the eagle:[6] After its destruction, the Romans never used this legion number again.