What Happened to Varus in This Battle?

Varus is pinned back and when it is clear that all has been lost, he takes his own life. His body is taken by arminius and is defiled. He cuts off the head and offers it to another chief to make alance. Noi's better say he's a bit grossed out at the thing, and sees to head back to rome as a kind of peace offering. But varus is the one who's copping the blame. From his perspective, it is verus who has failed, not arminius who has succeededye you mention that the eagles were olen.