Why the Legio II Traiana matters
Depiction of Jewish revolts
The Roman people should be very thankful for the existence of this fine legion. They prevented the powerful Dacian king from weakening Rome, and claimed Dacia as a province. They also protected the Parthian border and prevented the Persians from penetrating into the Empire.
In Alexandria, the legion put down the Jewish revolts that caused famine in one of the Empire's most important cities. They also kept the Jews from further disrupting Roman life in Judea.
Egypt and Dacia are very important grain sources for the Empire. Had these two places not been secured from enemies, much of the Empire may have experienced widespread famine, causing a fast decline. Besides protecting the Roman food supply, the legion prevented rivals from taking control of different areas of Rome. Without this strong legion, Rome would not be successful because much of the population would starve and territory would be reduced and seized by rivals.
In Alexandria, the legion put down the Jewish revolts that caused famine in one of the Empire's most important cities. They also kept the Jews from further disrupting Roman life in Judea.
Egypt and Dacia are very important grain sources for the Empire. Had these two places not been secured from enemies, much of the Empire may have experienced widespread famine, causing a fast decline. Besides protecting the Roman food supply, the legion prevented rivals from taking control of different areas of Rome. Without this strong legion, Rome would not be successful because much of the population would starve and territory would be reduced and seized by rivals.