Battle of the Metaurus (206 BC)

Battle of the Metaurus (Roman Republic vs Carthage) took place in 206 BC during Second Punic War.

Battle facts

• Year: 206 BC
• Date: -0206-01-0
• Era: Classical
• Conflict: Second Punic War
• Side A: Roman Republic
• Side B: Carthage
• Commanders (A): Marcus Livius, Gaius Claudius Nero, Lucius Porcius Licinus
• Commanders (B): Hasdrubal Barca
• Casualties: approx. 2,000–8,000 killed10,000 men killed 5,400 men captured 6 elephants killed 4 elephants captured
• Outcome: Roman victory
• Coordinates: 43.782°, 13.015°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of the Metaurus · Wikidata entry

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