The Great Illyrian Revolt - Rome's Forgotten War DOCUMENTARY

Summary by Krater

This video details the Great Illyrian Revolt against the Roman Empire, tracing the causes, major engagements like the Battle of the River Drava, Tiberius's logistical strategy, and the rebellion's ultimate suppression by 9 AD.

From the video

Answers: What was the Great Illyrian Revolt and how did Rome suppress it?

• Great Illyrian Revolt
• Roman military strategy
• Tiberius in Illyria
• Battle of the River Drava
• Illyrian piracy and anti-piracy
• Bato uprising
• Scorched earth military tactics
• Roman auxiliary recruitment

What it concludes

• The Great Illyrian Revolt sparked panic in Rome and involved nearly 1 million rebels, posing a severe threat near the borders of Italy.
• Tiberius utilized a slow, logistical, and scorched earth warfare strategy to systematically starve and defeat the Illyrian rebels.
• Aulus Caecina Severus secured a Pyrrhic victory at the Battle of the River Drava before successfully defending his fortified camp against a massive nocturnal assault.
• The suppression of the Great Illyrian Revolt was completed by 9 AD, effectively stamping out the rebellion's embers.