Battle of Cantenna (70 BC)

Battle of Cantenna (Roman Republic vs Army of escaped slaves) took place in 70 BC during Third Servile War.

Battle facts

Year: 70 BC
Date: -0070-01-0
Era: Classical
Conflict: Third Servile War
Side A: Roman Republic
Side B: Army of escaped slaves
Commanders (A): Marcus Licinius Crassus, Quintus Marcius Rufus, Lucius Pomptinus
Commanders (B): Gannicus, Castus
Casualties: approx. About 4,000–5,000 men12,300 killed (Plutarch) and about 15,000 taken prisoner
Outcome: Roman Victory
Coordinates: 40.483°, 15.956°