Legio III Gallica (lit. Third Legion "Gallic") was a legion of the Imperial Roman army. The cognomen Gallica suggests that its earliest recruits came from veterans of the Gallic legions of …

For example, both Legio III Cyrenaica and Legio III Gallica were distinct, long-standing legions of the late Republic and Imperial periods.

Third Legion "Cyrenean") was a legion of the Imperial Roman army. The legion had its origins among the forces of Mark Antony during the civil wars of late first century BC. In the Imperial …

Legio III Gallica: one of the Roman legions. Its name means "the legion from Gaul". This legion was founded in 49 or 48 BCE by Julius Caesar, who needed it in his war against his fellow- …

Legio III Gallica (lit. Third Legion "Gallic") was a legion of the Imperial Roman army. The cognomen Gallica suggests that its earliest recruits came from veterans of the Gallic legions of …

Coin of Elagabalus, who became emperor with the decisive support of this legion.Legio tertia Gallica ("Gallic Third Legion") was a legion of the Imperial Roman army founded around 49 BC …

Legio tertia Gallica (Third Gallic legion) was a Roman legion levied by Julius Caesar around 49 BC, for his civil war against the conservative republicans led by Pompey. The cognomen …

Legion III Cyrenaica is one of the longest living Roman legions in Roman history. The origin of the title/name Cyrenaica is not known - It may have been given to the Legion to signify its origin in …

Legio III Augusta ("Third Augustan Legion") was a legion of the Imperial Roman army. Its origin may have been the Republican 3rd Legion which served the general Pompey during his civil …

The Legio III Gallica was founded by Julius Caesar in c.49 BCE. It was based in Syria between 31 BCE and 198 CE. Regimental Details. Creation Date: c.49 BCE Levied by Julius Caesar; …