Battle of Verona (312)

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Battle of Verona

Date	312
Location	Verona
Result	Constantinian victory

Belligerents

Constantinian forces

Maxentian forces

Commanders

Constantine I

Ruricius Pompeianus†

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The Battle of Verona was fought in 312 between the forces of Constantine I and Maxentius. Maxentius's forces were defeated, and Ruricius Pompeianus, one of his commanders, was killed in the fighting.

In 312 Constantine saw his chance to invade Italy to make an end at the usurpaty of Maxentius. From Gaul he crossed the Alps and fell into Italy. At de city of Segusia (Susa) he met some resistance when the defenders refused to open their gates for him. After a short siege the city was taken and burned. The way to Italy lay open for him, and shortly afterwards he destroyed a second army at Turin. After his victory Constantine marched further to the south.

[edit] The battle

Soon another army of Maxentius crossed the path of Constantine. At Verona Constantine met the second army that Maxentius had sent towards him under the command of general Pompeianus. General Pompeianus was killed and the battle was won by Constantine. After his victory, city after city fell into his hands and Constantine marched on Rome. This resulted in the battle of the Milvian Bridge.