Great illy revolt

The great Illyrian revolt, also called dalmatian-Pannonic, began in 6, lasted four long years, after harsh clashes between the indigenous populations of Dalmatia and Pannonia (an area that at that time was part of the Roman Illyria), and the Roman conquerors, who had subjected the area for 15 years and were able to deal with these peoples again. Historic context

The illiterate revolt began in 6, after fifteen years of Roman occupation and apparent calm. This strategic area had been occupied after numerous campaigns promoted by Augustus, under the high command of his stepson Tiberius (12 BC-9 BC). The revolt was the natural consequence of the serious discontent that had been incubated by the mismanagement of the rulers, who had oppressed the population with taxes too onerous. Forces in conflict

Veleyo estimates the total strength of the Dalmatian and Pannonian insurgents in about 200,000 infantry and 9,000 knights (Roman history, ii. 110.3).

The legions involved were initially eight, five of whom were in Siscia (in Iliria) under orders Tiberius (VIIII Hispanic, XIII Gemina, XIIII Gemina, XV Apollinaris and XX Valeria Victrix). In Macedonia-Mesia, under the command of Aulo Cecina Severo, were the other three (VII Claudia, VIII Augusta and XI Claudia).

At the end of the revolt there is talk of a huge Roman army, consisting of:

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