The victor of Teutoberger Wald, who preserved a Germany free of Roman rule, and in so doing dramatically altered the course of history. Arminus appears to have served in the Roman army, obtaining both citizenship and equestrian rank. This may well have given him an insight into the mind of his enemies, for he followed up his victory at Teutoberger Wald by fighting two other Roman assaults to a standstill over the next decade.
