What are they going to do in Germania, anyway?
Be free, albeit materially poor.
I would imagine armed slaves who've defeated Roman armies would be in high demand as mercenaries by the Germanic chiefs.
What are they going to do in Germania, anyway?
Be free, albeit materially poor.
I would imagine armed slaves who've defeated Roman armies would be in high demand as mercenaries by the Germanic chiefs.
At this time, by crossing Alps in whatever direction, you find Celtic lands, not germans.
Yes, but Gaul might not be friendly (or safe, if the Romans are inclined to follow them).
It might be prudent to head for the Rhine ASAP.
How did Rome not raise one army after another against Sulla, Marius, Caesar, Octavian?