Battle of Vercellae (100 BC)

Battle of Vercellae (Roman Republic vs Cimbri) took place in 100 BC during Cimbrian War.

Battle facts

Year: 100 BC
Date: -0100-01-0
Era: Classical
Conflict: Cimbrian War
Side A: Roman Republic
Side B: Cimbri
Commanders (A): Gaius Marius, Quintus Lutatius Catulus, Lucius Cornelius Sulla
Commanders (B): Boiorix, Lugius, Claodicus, Caesorix
Casualties: approx. 1,000 killed ----300 killed (Florus)160,000 killed (Livy) 60,000 captured ----140,000 killed (Orosius) 60,000 captured ----120,000 killed (Plutarch) 60,000 captured ----100,000 killed or captured (Paterculus) ----65,000 killed (Florus)
Outcome: Roman victory
Coordinates: 45.317°, 8.417°