Battle of Canusium (89 BC)
The Battle of Canusium was an engagement during the Social War.[1] A Roman force under Gaius Cosconius had won a string of victories, winning multiple sieges including one at Cannae.[1] A Samnite force under Trebatius now engaged Cosconius, and he was forced to retreat over a river. When the pursuers attempted to cross, Cosconius made a counter-attack. Both sides suffered heavy casualties.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b c Sampson, Gareth C. The collapse of Rome : Marius, Sulla and the first Civil War, 91-70 BC. Barnsley, South Yorkshire. ISBN 9781473826854. OCLC 893910287.
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- Battles involving the Roman Republic
- 89 BC
- 80s BC conflicts
- 1st century BC in the Roman Republic
- Ancient Roman battle stubs