THE 10TH LEGION

Legio X Equestris:

* One of Julius Caesar's most trusted legions.

* Fought alongside Caesar in his Gallic Wars and other campaigns.

* Disbanded after Caesar's assassination.

* Later reformed and fought for Mark Antony and Octavian.

* Eventually disbanded again.

Legio X Fretensis:

* Formed by Octavian (later Augustus) in 41/40 BC.

* Fought against Sextus Pompey in the Battle of Naulochus, earning its cognomen "Fretensis" (of the Strait).

* Participated in the Battle of Actium against Mark Antony.

* Played a significant role in the Roman-Jewish Wars, including the Siege of Jerusalem in 70 AD.

* Remained active well into the 4th century AD, primarily stationed in the Eastern Roman Empire.