The Battle Against Rome.2of2.The Battle of Teutoburg Forest

Part 2 features the legendary battle in the Teutoburg Forest. Arminius knows that the disciplined Romans are superior to the Germanic warriors. Therefore, he wants to exploit the trust of Varus' and to lead the Romans into the rugged forests of Germania, where they would attack. They almost see through his trickery: Segestes, the old clan leader of Cherusci and ally of Rome tries to warn Varus. But the thought that a man raised and educated in Rom such as Arminius could switch sides was unimaginable. Varus gives no credence to the accusations, orders the march, and leads his legions into ruin.
Gruppe 5 title: "Arminius: Enemy of Rome"
A Gruppe 5 production for German public-service television ZDF, shared here for non-profit educational purposes.