One of the Oldest Military Units in the World
When it comes the military units most do not have a long
history to them. That is not the case for the Legio III Augusta. The English
translation to that is The 3rd Legion of Augustus. Its history
covers 500 years of history. The 3rd Augusta was created around 43 BCE
on the orders of the future emperor Augustus. This legion most likely fought in
the Battle of Philippi against Caesar’s murderers. Not long after this battle
the 3rd Augusta was shipped to Africa. This legion spent the next 500
years stationed in the North African desert. This legion survived many border
wars, rebellions, disbandments and recreations to defend the Southern border of
the Roman Empire. Sadly, the Roman Empire collapsed and the 3rd Augusta disappeared
into the sands of time. I have included a picture of what their shield looks
like.
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