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| The anticipated control by the Romans of the area between the Rhine and the Elbe collapsed completely with the defeat of Varus. All castles and market places in the area were either overrun or hurriedly abandoned by the Romans. In order to prevent their possessions from falling into the hands of the barbarians, some landowners even set fire to them. Only landowners near the Lippe seemed to hold up for a while against the siege of the Germanic tribes. Arminius had the heads of fallen members of the Legion hoisted onto spears and carried into Roman camps as a gruesome sign of his victory. Tormented by such actions, by hunger, and by the stormy weather, the Romans finally set out during the night with their women and children. They reached the Rhine and there the safety of the military camp. |
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