Gaius Marius

Marian army reforms - Marius recruits landless poor, creates professional army loyal to generals not state

Battle of Arausio - Cimbri and Teutones destroy two Roman armies, 80,000 dead, worst defeat since Cannae

Battle of Aquae Sextiae - Marius annihilates Teutones, 100,000 killed, Rome saved from Germanic invasion

Syrian prophetess Martha guides Marius - mysterious woman predicts victory over Cimbri, Marius keeps her with army, sacrifices before battle