Legio III Augusta
III Augu. · Emblem: Pegasus · Active
Founding
43 BC by Augustus.
Fate
The longest-serving legion in North Africa, defending the desert frontier for over four centuries.
Recorded stations and itinerary
- 31 BC – 20 BCAfrica ProconsularisStationed at Africa Proconsularis
- 20 BC – AD 75AmmaedaraMoved to Ammaedara
- AD 74 – AD 350LambaesisMoved to Lambaesis (Numidia)
Campaigns
- African frontier campaigns (AD 17)