And recovered the Military Standards The event referred to is the massacre of Varus' legions by Arminius in 9 AD. This statement is of crucial importance as a reflection of Tiberius' view (which may not have been shared by Germanicus) that Rome should avenge the defeat, but not attempt to restore Roman control between the Rhine and the Elbe. For the history of Augustus' campaigns in Germany click here to read about the Campaigns in Germany