Battle of Populonia

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Battle of Lake Vadimo
Part of the Roman-Etruscan wars
Date 282 BC
Location Populonia, Italy
Result Roman victory
Combatants
Roman Republic Etruscans

The Battle of Populonia was fought in 282 BC between Rome and the Etruscans. The Romans were victorious, and the Etruscan threat to Rome sharply diminished after this battle.