Recommended Links
If you would like to explore the history behind the march in more depth, the sources below offer overviews All links are external; The Varus March is not affiliated with them, but we recommend them for a fuller understanding of the battle.
https://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-the-Teutoburg-Forest
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Teutoburg_Forest
https://www.livius.org/articles/battle/teutoburg-forest-9-ce
https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2026/romes-defeat-at-the-battle-of-teutoburg-forest
Recommended Podcasts
If you wish to explore the story of the Teutoburg Forest through audio, we suggest these selected podcasts. They offer historical context and reflections to accompany your preparation or deepen your understanding.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000f69q (EN)
https://shows.acast.com/militarhistoriepodden/episodes/teutoburgerskoge (SWE)
Recommended Books
For those who wish to study the Varus disaster and the Roman frontier in greater depth, we recommend the following books.
Title | Author | Link |
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The Battle That Stopped Rome: Emperor Augustus, Arminius, and the Slaughter of the Legions in the Teutoburg Forest | Peter S. Wells | Link |
Rome’s Greatest Defeat: Massacre in the Teutoburg Forest | Adrian Murdoch | Link |
Teutoburg Forest, AD 9: The Destruction of Varus and His Legions | Michael McNally | Link |