Israel. The revolting Jews numbered 67,000 potential fighters. Vespasian first sent the X Fretensis legion, an old and experienced unit under the command of Ulpius Trajanus senior, then the V Macedonica, and finally his son Titus in command of the XV Apollinaris. The III Gallica may also have taken part in some battles. The total strength of the army, including auxiliary cohorts, cavalry wings, cavalry, and hired Arabs, amounted to 60,000 soldiers.
