Battle of Canusium (89 BC)

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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]

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