4th cent. AD

Amm. 16.2.10

The History 16.2.10

Author
Ammian
Translator
C. D. Yonge

The History

16.2.10

Ammian

translated by C. D. Yonge

10And because the weather, being damp and misty, prevented even what was near from being seen, the enemy, availing themselves of their knowledge of the country, came by an oblique road upon the Cæsar’s rear, and attacked two legions while they were piling their arms; and they would almost have destroyed them if the uproar which suddenly arose had not brought the auxiliary troops of the allies to their support.