Battle of Asculum (89 BC)

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Battle of Asculum
Part of Social War
Date 89 BC
Location Asculum, modern Ascoli Piceno, Italy
Result decisive Roman victory
Belligerents
Roman Republic Italian rebels
Commanders
Pompeius Strabo

The Battle of Asculum was fought in 89 BC during the Social War between Rome and its former Italian allies. The Romans were led by C. Pompeius Strabo, and were victorious over the rebels.


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