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The losses among the Germanic forces is unknown. The three Roman legions suffered the ultimate disgrace of losing their eagle standards. In Rome, the people were stunned and terrified by the defeat. Emperor Augustus, strongly affected, refused to cut his hair or beard and at times would dash his head against a door, crying "Quintilius Varus, give me back my legions!" Reprisal campaigns of Roman forces were launched to punish the Germanic tribes, and succeeded in recapturing the lost standards. However Roman never again sought to occupy lands east of the Rhine…

The empire was simply too massive to have strong borders, and natural borders started to become less effective. In addition Rome was fairly easy to infiltrate. They had not nearly enough soldiers to guard the outer regions because most of the armies were going on strike. Furthermore Rome hired Germanic soldiers to fight for them. The idea did not turn out as desired to, the Germanic tribes went into Western Rome to help and then betrayed them. The army Rome was paying to have, switched sides.…

themes of geography, place represents the physical geography of Germany. These physical features that accommodate Germany are mountains, rivers, forest, coastlines, and alps. The most important mountain feature of germany that makes up the highest point in Germany is the Zugspitze Mountain. The Zugspitze is 2,962 meters in height. Being covered in snow, it is home to three glaciers and a ski resort for the residence of the country that decide to visit the mountain. Germany has three major rivers…

Introduction In 2013, the blobfish had the honor of being known as the ugliest creature in the world. The blobfish is a deep sea creature that lives more than 1,000 meters under the water around the coasts of Australia and New Zealand. In the dark depths of its home, the blobfish is actually just a fat-headed fish that is shaped like a tadpole. Its jelly-like body can withstand the tremendous pressure of water, nearly 100 times more than on land. P1. Habitat Off the coast of South Australia,…

known as the “West Wall”, which protected the German border. They established key bridgeheads during the war at the Ludendorff Bridge at the Battle of Remagen. This paper is going to focus on multiple engineer units, whose skills were necessary for mission success. The Siegfried Line and Ludendorff Bridge were key objectives, which either were seized or defeated to help Allied Forces during World War II. The Engineer’s Role During World War II The Siegfried Line, also known as the…

Global Business Strategy Reflection For the online discussion activity, I was allocated to Team H, with the project topic about the Rhine River Basin - any lessons for the rivers of Asia. My group leader, Jolene Lee, took the initiative to contact us and she quickly allocated us with our roles the following day. Luckily, I was given the role to use googledocs, which I am very comfortable with when it comes to projects. I find my leader’s way of doing things very efficient. I understand that it…

this area. Some say “money makes the world go around. Trade, economy, and world systems are three vital parts of the benefits to an area. The neighboring rivers contribute heavily to the economy. Finally, I will discuss why I have such a connection to this place and believe it is such a wonderful city. Environment, Location, and regions play essential roles in an areas attractiveness. In western Germany, located on the Rhine River, Dusseldorf sits as the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia state…

is spreading to young men who are turning 25 and women who are turning 20. Rhine is a teenage girl who is kidnapped by a scientist named Vaughn, and she’s given to his son as a wife. His son, Linden, has three wives already. Rhine is forced to marry Linden and is trapped within Vaughn’s mansion. Although she is treated to beautiful clothing and delicious foods, she can’t live her own life and she is held captive. Other characters are held captive as well. Gabriel, a servant, doesn’t even…

with many romance novels, throughout the course of the story, the main characters are figures who uphold common gender stereotypes. The heroine, Eddy Carmichael, is an innocent woman who is set up to be independent but ultimately reduced to a damsel in distress. Her love interest, Rhine Fontaine, is a typical male hero. As shown through Eddy and Rhine 's actions and characterization, as well as their eventual courtship, gender norms and stereotypes become clear as the protagonists are reduced to…

story of the Rhine Pfalz. In that beautiful country dwelt the ancestors of the Pennsylvania Germans three centuries ago, before persecution drove them from it. A journey through the valley of the Upper Rhine at the present day will suggest the inquiry why people should wish to leave so fair an estate. Nowhere has nature been more lavish in bestowing its bounties than in that fair land. There are to be seen the most highly-cultivated fields, vine-clad hills, enchanting scenery, ruined…