Ancient Celts ~ 9th Legion

The battle scene is from the film, Centurion. Information: Legio IX Hispana (Ninth Spanish Legion) was a Roman legion, which operated from the first century BCE until mid 2nd century CE. The legion was raised, along with the 6th, 7th and 8th, by Pompey in Hispania in 65 BCE. Julius Caesar first commanded them as Governor of Further Spain in 61 BCE. He brought them over to Gaul around 58 BCE, where they were present during the whole campaign of the Gallic wars. The Spanish Legion’s disappearance has r