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]

References

1 2 3 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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[:0-1] 1 2 3 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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