Battle of Beneventum (212 BC)
The Battle of Beneventum was fought between Carthage and Roman republic in 212 BC. During this conflict Hanno, son of Bomilcar was defeated by Quintus Fulvius Flaccus. Livy gives a short account of this battle at 25.13-14.[1]
Battle of Beneventum | |||||||
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Part of the Second Punic War | |||||||
Operations in Campania during the 212 BC campaign | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Roman Republic | Carthage | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Quintus Fulvius Flaccus | Hanno | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
18,400 | 13,000+ | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Unknown |
6,000 killed 7,000 captured |
References
- Livy, 25.13-14
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