Battle of Placentia (194 BC)
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The Battle of Placentia was fought in 194 BC, near Placentia, between the Roman Republic and the Boii. The Roman army won the battle. The following year, another battle with the Boii would take place in the same region; known as the Battle of Mutina, it would end the Boii threat.[1]
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Battle of Placentia | |||||||
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Part of Roman-Gaulish wars | |||||||
Map of Cisalpine Gaul | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Roman Republic | Boii | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Tiberius Sempronius Longus | Boiorix | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
c. 20,000 men in 4 legions | Unknown | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
5,000 killed | 11,000 killed | ||||||
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