Legio I Germanica
Legio I Germanica, (lit. First Legion "Germanic"), was a legion of the Imperial Roman army, possibly founded in 48 BC by Julius Caesar to fight for him in the civil war against Pompey. The title germanic is a reference to its service in the Germanic Wars, rather than the place of origin of its soldiers. After the Revolt of the Batavi (AD 70), the remaining men of the Germanica were added to Galba's seventh legion, which became VII Gemina. The emblem of Legio I is unknown, but it was probably Taurus, like all the other legions levied by Caesar (except the V Alaudae).
| Legio I Germanica | |
|---|---|
| Active | 48 BC – 70 AD |
| Country | Roman Republic and Roman Empire |
| Type | Roman legion (Marian) |
| Role | Infantry assault (some cavalry support) |
| Size | Varied over unit lifetime. Approx. 3,500 fighting men + support at the time of creation. |
| Garrison/HQ | Hispania Tarraconensis (30 – 16 BC) Germania Inferior (beginning 1st century – 69 AD) |
| Nickname(s) | Germanica, under Augustus |
| Mascot(s) | Taurus |
| Engagements | Battle of Pharsalus (48 BC) Cantabrian Wars (29 BC–19 BC) Drusus Germanic campaign Revolt of the Batavi (70) |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Julius Caesar (campaign) Drusus (campaign) Fabius Valens (officer) Herennius Gallus (officer) |
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