THEY'RE IN THE TREES

Explanation: In the Early Empire/Principate, the Roman military pretty consistently beat the Germanic tribesmen to their north in battle.

Except when they were ambushed in those dark, Germanic woods.

... which was often.

"Varus, you fucking idiot, where are my fucking legions!?" Augustus asked calmly.

Don't mind me, just going to xpost this to [email protected]