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
  1. 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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