Most disastrous Roman Military Defeats

[Gaius Julius Caesar]

Biggest defeat in consequences is the destruction of the roman fleet in 461 against the vandals. Without Africa and it's money, the empire was doomed.
Carrhae had no real consequences: even if Crassus would have winn a couple of battles, no way he could with his army smash the parthians.
The defeat of Varrus could had been of no consequences if Tiberius had let Germanicus finish his war.

Posted: Wed 08 Aug 2007, 11:58 Post subject:

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I agree with Fabiano. Loss of Africa was kind of a final blow to empire. I don´t know much about Carrhae but in a case of Teutoburger I think that this defeat is bit overhypped. What can Rome gain there? Not much IMHO.


I think you have missed the point I was making , that the defeat was a major blow to the Roman psyhe, and wall a long term effect, on the emperors who followed, who in effect, were Rome. This is the biggest defeat you can face, when you no longer follow the path that took you where you want to be, but start to second guess yourself! Gold and silver can be replaced! :wink: