Historical Events tagged with "quadi"
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Military & Warfare
Miracle of the Rain in the Marcomannic Wars
June 11th, 173 1851 years ago
Emperor Marcus Aurelius faced the Quadi tribe in Moravia after they broke a peace treaty. Encompassed by the enemy during a fierce thunderstorm, the Roman army experienced what was termed the 'miracle of the rain' when a sudden downpour aided their victory over the Quadi forces. This miraculous event not only secured a Roman triumph but also reinforced the emperor's image as a leader favored by the gods.
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