Definition

Proper noun: * A decisive military engagement in 9 AD: The Battle of Teutoburger Wald refers to a major conflict in which a coalition of Germanic tribes, led by Arminius (Hermann), ambushed and destroyed three Roman legions under the command of Publius Quinctilius Varus. This battle halted Roman expansion east of the Rhine River and is considered a pivotal event in European history.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Battle of Teutoburger Wald was a catastrophic defeat for the Roman Empire.
  • Historians study the Battle of Teutoburger Wald to understand the limits of Roman power.
  • The site of the Battle of Teutoburger Wald was lost for centuries before being rediscovered.

Advanced Usage

• The battle is often cited as a classic example of a successful ambush and guerrilla warfare against a conventional army.
• It is sometimes referenced metaphorically to describe a surprising and decisive defeat of a superior force.

Variants and Related Words

• Teutoburg Forest Battle: An alternative name for the same event.
• Varian Disaster (): The Roman term for this defeat, named after the defeated commander, Varus.
• Arminius: The Latin name of the Germanic commander, Hermann.

Synonyms

• Clades Variana (Latin)
• Varian Disaster

Related Phrases

• "A Teutoburg-style ambush": Used to describe a devastating ambush in a forest or difficult terrain.

Noun

1. a battle in 9 AD in which the Germans under Arminius annihilated three Roman Legions