Battle of Pydna (148 BC)

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Battle of Pydna (148 BC)
Part of the Fourth Macedonian War
Date 148 BC
Location Near ancient Pydna
Result Decisive Roman victory
Belligerents
Rome Popular uprising
Commanders
Quintus Caecilius Metellus
 
Illyrian and Macedonian Wars
 
Fourth Macedonian War
Pydna (148 BC)

The Battle of Pydna was fought in 148 BC between Rome and the forces of the Macedonian leader Andriscus. The Roman force was led by Quintus Caecilius Metellus, and was the winner of this engagement. The result of the battle played in important role in deciding the outcome of the Fourth Macedonian War. This was the last battle fought by the Greek Phalanx in military history.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ History of Rome - The republic, Isaac Asimov.
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