military unit
Legio X (Tenth Legion)
Tenth Legion
also: decima legio, legio decima, the veteran Tenth Legion
A veteran Roman legion with a long history in Caesar's armies; recalled by Plancus's efforts along with other units, but feared to be susceptible to Antonian agitation in 43 BC.
Reading notes
- Ad Familiares 10.11 §2 the veteran Tenth Legion
Caesar's celebrated Legio X, one of the most experienced units in the Roman army; its veterans were susceptible to Antonian appeals given their long personal loyalty to Caesar's line.