The siege of Flevum (28 CE)  Siege of Flevum: unsuccessful
Frisian attack on a Roman fort in 28 CE, probably identical to
Velsen.  Velsen I (design Graham Sumner) Velsen I (design Graham
Sumner)  In 28, the Frisians, a Germanic tribe living in what is
now called Holland and was then known as Germania Inferior,
revolted against the Romans. Although the rebels were defeated,
the Roman emperor Tiberius gave up the occupation of Frisia.
Almost a century later, the story was told by the Roman author
Tacitus (Annals, 4.72-73). His account is offered here in the
translation by A.J. Church and W.J. Brodribb.  [4.72] That same
year [28 CE] the Frisians, a nation beyond the Rhine, cast off
peace, more because of our rapacity than from their impatience
of subjection.    [4.73] As soon as this was known to Lucius
Apronius, propraetor of Germania Inferior, he summoned from the
Upper province the legionary veterans, as well as some picked
auxiliary infantry and cavalry. Instantly conveying both armies
down the Rhine, he th