One of the longest surviving legions (Full History of the 11th Claudia)

[@HistoriaMilitum]

You asked for it, and here it is! The mighty XI Claudia, that survived up until the last years of the Western Empire! We will be releasing another KZbin community Poll very soon, so make sure to vote on the next legion that should be covered.

[@calumdeighton]

Glory to the XI!

[@jordyneufkens5099]

Hello, I really like this series and really appreciate the hard work put in the videos. Are there any plans on continuing? If so, I’d love to see some documentation of the fifth legion - Alaudae.

[@thedrinkinggamemaker9749]

Legio I Illyricorum, Aurelian Restorers of the East

[@bugrilyus]

Okay, I am downloading Rome 2 again

[@ryv2484]

Might just do that myself

[@George_Benetton]

😅👍

[@Avinashm7]

This is a total war attila

[@dumbravaradu6082]

Me too

[@bugrilyus]

@@Avinashm7 but I wanted to play rome 2

[@napoleonibonaparte7198]

Lucius and Titus were the Roman Gimli and Legolas.

[@MrBubblecake]

I hate that they made Lucius a cuckold in HBO’s Rome

[@mikevictory9455]

What a great way to spend your lunch time, especially on a busy day at work! Thank you for giving Rome’s finest legions the respect they deserve! 😎

[@HistoriaMilitum]

You are most welcome. Have a good day at work!

[@daniktarnavsky9586]

11:12 Claudius! "Senators, I shall do nothing unconstitutional. I shall appear at the next session of the senate, where you may confirm me in my position or not as you wish. But if it pleases you not to, explain your reasons to them, not to me."

[@MaxwellAerialPhotography]

Uncle Claudius was far more clever than anyone ever gave him credit for.

[@allenbarry1207]

Man I love when you cover the legions. Awesome work!

[@HistoriaMilitum]

Glad you like them!

[@tomscade]

When you talked about the veterans not wanting their civil life, I was thinking about the amercians soldiers veteran nowadays and from others countries since ww1 to today's times. When you are in such a profession "life" its pretty hard to go back to "normal life" i guess

[@JonEtxebeberriaRodriguez]

In this case, some of them returned because the pay was extremely juicy (three or four times more than the salary of an average legionary), a desire to avenge Caesar and the difficulty you pointed of going back to civilian life. But keep in mind these guys would be exempted from fatigues and other menial tasks plus many of them would have been promoted to NCO positions. Also, they might only signed up for a period of 5-6 years more. Many of them were discharged after Philippi and the war against Sextus Pompey. Looking at it from these perspective the offer seemed juicy for those finding civilian life boring or not worthy.

[@Kojahusiv]

Veteran here, I completely agree with that, at least for many of us. Even though I've been out for almost a decade, a lot of the times I find myself wishing I hadn't gotten out. The comradery is one of the things I miss the most.

[@RexGalilae]

I don't think modern veterans can be compared to ancient roman veterans An ancient veteran would've probably engaged in 5-15 pitched battles in his career. Would've marched 1000s of miles on foot, mostly in enemy territory. Subjected to far more physical labor. Killed 100s of men at point blank range. In modern times, even some guy deployed on patrol duty or on a base for 2 years in Iraq is considered a "veteran". His physical and psychological exertion is incomparable to that of a Roman soldier. There's no real war in today's world

[@blechkopp1632]

@@RexGalilae What about the current invasion of Ukraine? Do you consider that not a 'real war' too?

[@RexGalilae]

@@blechkopp1632 Probably the only real war in recent memory. A big exception to the norm. Too bad only soldiers of two countries can claim to be veterans of it. Even then, pretty tame as far as wars go Just to drive home my point further, the Russian military was engaged in Syria for almost half a decade and had done considerable damage there yet they embarrassed themselves leading an actual full scale invasion of a much weaker country

[@mediocreman6323]

13:50 - optio Aurelius Flavinus. Yes, I remember you mentioning him. It is absolutely fascinating, that knowledge about this man traveled through the millenia.

[@JonEtxebeberriaRodriguez]

His effort in paying a 10.000 denarii tombstone paid off as we now can remember him 😂😂

[@rjwohlman]

Excellent job! Your channel is fantastic.

[@HistoriaMilitum]

I'm glad you think so!

[@SNP-1999]

The siege of Quintus Cicero's legio XI is one of the most exciting and dramatic parts of Caesar's Gallic Wars.

[@Kazen169]

@Filaxim Historia Thank you for your hard work!! this Video was so cool!

[@HistoriaMilitum]

You are most welcome. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alessandrofasolo3290]

The quality of the videos is getting better and better, this videos are pure class, amazing job.

[@HistoriaMilitum]

Thank you. This means a lot!

[@HistoriaMilitum]

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[@RENATVS_IV]

Thank you for your videos mate. I never miss an episode. I like how you portrayed and narrate the whole story or events. I'll wait for the next one.

[@joseignaciochavez167]

Yeessss!!!! Another legion video!!! This is exactly what we where waiting for a while 🎊 Keep the hard work bro!

[@HistoriaMilitum]

More to come! ;)

[@jonrunargislason1884]

Well having titus pullo and luscious vorenus at its ranks makes the eleventh one of my favorite legion... it doesn't take much more than that 🤣🤣😎

[@SNP-1999]

I can just imagine the look on Lucius Vorenus' face when Pulio jumped off the rampart - "Mad bastard, here he goes again!"

[@FraenkischeRep]

I would be interested in more History focused in the Viewpoint of a legion

[@thedudefromrobloxx]

"Ayo a new filaxim historia legion video just a dropped"

[@anglowarrior7970]

Nice video 💚

[@emperorclaudius5499]

I'd love to see a video on the 12th Legio Fulminata👍 also when recording Total War Atilla footage for the late roman army i would recomend the "More Historical Vanilla Roman Reskin (Celticus Shields)" from the steam workshop, the mod author has more reskins available for other factions too

[@HistoriaMilitum]

Thank you, I'll be sure to check the mod out!

[@Anaris10]

Another excellent presentation!,

[@nickdarr7328]

Poor Claudius. He sounds like your friend who does everything his girlfriend wants and more and always with a smile on his face even when shes back hand insulting him in public. And once hes done exactly what she says she wants she cheats and leaves him. Poor guy. Just trying to make everyone happy

[@rhemorigher]

4:12 "- in just under three hours the Gauls constructed an 11 foot high ramp and a ditch 13 feet deep-" I know it isn't intended this way, but the animation draws the ramp and then the ditch - which is kinda hilarious to me. Logically the ditch has to be first as it is the source for the soil used in the ramp. I don't know why this tickles me so much, but it really does.

[@vorples4886]

I’d love to see a video on XXI RAPAX, or Legio II Augusta as they’re my favorite legions. Very great video as well, I love learning about Roman military history.

[@cferolie]

Wonderful, I m a Roman Empire and Military follower passionate about the Facts and History...Thank you

[@ultraghast2106]

Superb video 📹 👏.

[@CountRedrain]

Great video!

[@IceniTotalWar]

Wish you would come back to this series, it's so interesting !

[@antcall6779]

So happy I came across this! I named my dog after pulo

[@chesthoIe]

I dig these that go into detail on a particular legion. Could you do one on some of Byzantine's legions and military? How bout the Sacred Band of Thebes?

[@jellyorwhat3343]

Where is this gravestone from in the end of the video? It makes me really think to see such ancient piece which are the last traces of these people. Their names have been forgotten for centuries and probably now thousands of people have read their names. What characters have they been? What experiences have they made? We will never know that. We only know their names and that they existed. Their todays ancestors don't even know they're related. It's kinda sad to think about that we all will be forgotten one day.

[@ShortKingofKings]

And yet their actions, whatever they may have been in life, will echo in history forever. Such pivotal defining moments in world history rested on not the men on the throne, but the ones who truly fought the battles. They are not remembered in name or life choices by humans, but are remembered by the very course of time itself. Just as we all are, and just as we can choose to do as well, to as great an extent we put our efforts into. History has shown that anyone can make a difference, it is their choices and their willingness to take chances, take risks and take initiative that will radiate forever onwards, long after their tombstone is worn away and their name and life is spoken of for the final time. You will not be forgotten by the constant march of time, however, simply your name will be

[@pedrocsantos8]

Happy day!!

[@legioxequestris811]

Finally, im sooooooo happy 😁😁😁😁😁😁 ROMA VICTRIX

[@nickdarr7328]

When I think about the Roman legion I imagine the men would feel the same way boys at an elite highschool, or better yet elite bordering school but whete everyone is a top athlete and experience many hardships, much pain and some failure but even more success and all with your friends and for 20 years instead of 4. At my all boys Catholic highschool most of the teachers who weren't priests were alumni of the highschool. And these guys also were the coaches of every sport. So it doesn't surprise me that retired legionaries reenlisted. It was probably the best time of their lives and wanted to relive and stay involved the way those teachers did

[@Aiwendill]

Can you make a video about history of XV. Apollinaris? It too has survived until 5th century, but at that time it served in eastern and not western roman empire, so it was a bit luckier than XI. Claudia.

[@semregob3363]

This plays perfectly in the historical narrative of the region, the Vandals have grew as a separate power due to of course the tribal mindset of the time and also the religious adherence. The Vandals were Arian Christian which was viciously prosecuted and suppressed after the council of Nicea in 325, flash forward in the early 700s Vandals send cries for help for the Umayyads and help comes by a man named Tariq bin Ziyad, and the rest is history.

[@JonEtxebeberriaRodriguez]

I think you confused the Vandals with the Visigoths. The circumstances of the arab invasion of the Iberian Peninsula are still far more complex than religious bickering.

[@dissect123]

Love your videos about the different legions. Can you tell us, what music you are always using for these videos? Would love to listen to that track while studying😀

[@micahistory]

It's interesting that you cover the story of legions

[@Ifhdhudbdbdbdididuh]

Anyone else remember the 1st video Aka the series intro

[@HistoriaMilitum]

I thank you for staying with me all this time. It's been a big journey for me, and I still only keep learning! I hope to see you in the next ones, friend ;)

[@thessop9439]

That tale of the centurions is hilarious

[@tacticooldude7509]

At 10:10 when you say we might find it odd that the veterans of the 11th volunteered to come back at the reactivation of the 11th by Octavian I would disagree. I wasn't part of a unit in the Marine Corp that was disbanded but I understand that if I was say apart of 1st Marine Divisions 1st recon company and it was deactivate and then reactivated after I got out of active duty and war broke out. I would personally jump at the idea of reenlisting if i could be apart of that unit. I don't find that the romans would do that strange at all. I wish it was more common in modern time.

[@vinnieg6161]

I love stories about Roman centurions. They are crazy

[@quantumimmortality551]

Yessssssssssss new legion vid

[@SiLvER36HD]

Can you do a Video about the Legio VI Victrix ?

[@summerwell8262]

Great video! Could u do Dux Britannia comittatensis?

[@Cryeceratops]

I don't know about anyone else, but I'd love to see the full history of the 20th Legion Valeria Victrix

[@custodes.5549]

What an amazing history video! If you have the time and willing to do it, could you do History of the Legio I Germanica?

[@Astro75mm]

please do Legio V Macedonica next

[@Diego_de-la_Vega]

Watching your video I now feel the necessity of learning how Portugal and Spain were created.

[@ryannguyen7466]

Titus and Lucius was the origin of Bromance

[@jozzieokes3422]

Can you do a video on the fifth roman Legion?

[@qboxer]

Great video. Thought about doing one for Legio V Macedonica? Last recorded legion, in Egypt on the verge of the Arab Conquest.

[@amirseify9241]

I love this kinda videos

[@moosebuzzstrong]

I want you to go over the first five legions ever formed

[@ramonruijgt4532]

how did the roman army/people adapt there cooking to new climates biomes area. like in africa or the more forest parts close to germany or england

[@twomp5613]

Interesting

[@MaxwellAerialPhotography]

A Roman army on campaign brought much of its staple foods with it. In garrison or permanent forts, they would have a combination of supplies brought in, and purchasing contracts with locals. I imagine over time a legion might consume more local produce starting with small individual purchases and evolving to camp contracts over time, as well local recruiting would change the legions palette over time. The Romans weren’t picky eaters and much like with religion or other cultural elements, the romans were good at assimilating foreign foods into their diets on the civilian side of things, and I don’t imagine the military was any different.

[@rayhamilton4775]

They literally bought grain with them my dude. If they wanted more than that they could forage wildlife and cook it with the olive oil they also carried

[@cloudconnected1476]

AWEsome work 😁

[@joeeema3873]

Yessss finally 😅👍

[@TyranyFighterPatriot]

Hail Imperator!

[@kenhart8771]

Thank you and make those good historical video coming…

[@lukakosir235]

Strength and honor

[@Eminence_in_shadow]

update in this series

[@Cyfix15]

LUCIUS VORENUS AND TITUS PULLO ❤

[@philmccracken7520]

while i am finally glad you done vid on 11th there few things i hate to disagree and you left out , and i do this as friend not trying to insult . 1st 11th wasnt just raised by J.Ceasar in Cisalpine Gaul , there was not at the time enough roman citzens to field 1 legion let alone 2 ! it was staging area most of the 11th came from mordern Bojano in italy the 11th was known as Samnites legion , just as example 2 nd legion was known as Sabine legion latter 2nd Augusta . Bonjano remained 11th legion settlement towns even till Eastern Empire wars to reclaim italy . @nd you failed to mention 11th served in wars of Dalmatia 6Ad-9Ad Under Tiiberus and Germanicus, and Batavian Revolt and in Germania under Domitian. The 11th were only legion allowed to have a god Poseidon and allowed Blue as color of there shield along with dolphins of Poseidon and trident ! All other Roman legions were red and gold ( god of mars colors) with eagle wings and lighting bolts of Jupiter ( Zeus). And name Claudia tho given by Claudius was ment for the Family Claudia for service the legion given to Tiberius, Germanicus , and Claudius . I thank you for doing 11th legion . And I will alays watch your channel and gladly debate the facts my friend .

[@JonEtxebeberriaRodriguez]

There is a trick to the raising of these two legions in Cisalpine Gaul. Many would have been recently enfranchised citizens or could be the roman citizenship requirement was thrown out of the window or ignored. It's not the first time we hear of such practice in the Is century B.C. Also, Cisalpine Gaul did theoretically have enough roman citizens to raise two legions. So I'm inclined to think that a combination of all the previous factors might had happen. We have followed the passage of Bello Gallico I.10 when Caesar mentions he raised two new legions in Cisalpine Gaul. It is not surprising because after all it was his province and he had the power to hold a dilectus. Moreover, later other legions will be raised in Cisalpine Gaul during Caesar's tenure as governor. Veterans of the XIth are attested at Samnium in Ateste but it doesn't mean the recruitment was made exclusively there. In fact, veterans of the XIth are found in Northern Italy and Southern Gaul during the Ist century BC and Ist AD. You are right pointing out that we left some stuff out. It was all part of a creative decision. There are almost no sources for the Pannonian War, The siege of Byzantium and other operations in which the legion took part. Listing those and the legions movements would make the video longer, dull and not fun to watch. Not mentioning that some of those episodes would be reserved for future legions. Over repeating the same thing through the videos can be counterproductive in the long run. In the end compromises have to be made as you would understand.

[@philmccracken7520]

@@JonEtxebeberriaRodriguez not saying i dont understand , but vids were made on other legions and they were 2 parts vids ! Plus this is story of legion that has over 500 years history and not to mention batavian revolt and fact 11th fought in it was very disappointing ! Again the 11th has been recorded post the fall of West Empire , During ostrogothic italy and during eastern Empire reconqyest of italy ! While glad vid was made major parts of 11th history was left out sadly !

[@hezekiahshedelbower9186]

HELL YEAH

[@RexGalilae]

The glorious siege chapter should put baseless arguments like "muhh Romans were weak. Barbarian stronk" to rest, hopefully The Roman soldiers not only excelled at tactics, training and equipment, they were pretty badass on their own

[@micahistory]

Please visit Micahistory 2, it would mean a lot!

[@JonEtxebeberriaRodriguez]

Woul do 😉. Nice to meet you too (I'm Filaxim's researcher by the way)

[@micahistory]

@@JonEtxebeberriaRodriguez thanks dude, i would really appreciate it if you sub bed

[@donovanburkhard]

Awww ya for real said 53 AD

[@AZ-ul9xw]

Legio V Alaudae (an elephant ?)

[@LordTelperion]

Just imagine, if the Vandals never entered Africa then Rome probably wouldn’t have fallen, at least not for a couple more centuries.

[@FrankiekingKing]

Has anyone heard of the X1 being massacred by demons & picts in 120 AD in the Caledonian forest?

[@neutralfellow9736]

11theenth!

[@ruzzsverion2728]

I love Rome but what they did in Gallia was insane, and sad. it was simple genocide and we lost an entire people and culture because of it.

[@JimB.Walken]

Calm down, Gauls aren't people

[@semregob3363]

It's the reason Gaul was part of the empire and Germania wasn't, generals after Caesar were too soft and incompetent.

[@pepebeezon772]

YES. chad face

[@rogerchen4277]

Much of our history has sadly always been exterminate other civilisations/ tribesmen or be exterminated by them in turn. The concept of genocide is only a very recent thing thanks to globalism. We marvel at how much Roman heritage and culture has survived but far more has been permanently lost; the Romans indeed underwent the same processes you could consider genocide as the western side of the empire fell to barbarian invasions.

[@DrKilljoy91AlexMcJoy]

the 7th Macedonia legion ??? surely you mean V OR IV

[@santinodagostino4441]

😍

[@fortunatusnine2012]

🤔👍👍

[@BlackMasterRoshi]

what accent am I hearing?

[@HistoriaMilitum]

Canadian :)

[@larrywave]

😄👌

[@jellydamgood]

7/11 huh.

[@lzeng78]

!!!

[@CptZhu]

So many bad generals :(

[@uhkbeat905]

I should stop watching the histories of legions, it just makes me sad to remember Romes downfall

[@Muddybagclean]

Jesus Loves You

[@xmaniac99]

Pensionado, stay home with nagging wife and spawn or travel with buddies and see Europe, Africa and Asia.