Conflict: Roman Civil Wars
Combatants: Romans (Constantius) vs. Romans (Magnentius)
Location: Croatia
Outcome: Inconclusive
In the year 350, a Roman general named Magnetius led a revolt in which Constans, the co-emperor of the Roman empire, was murdered. Constans brother, Constantius II, marched westward from a Persian expedition to avenge his fallen brother. In September of 361, the armies of Constantius and Magnetius clashed in Croatia. Constantius managed to envelope Magnetius' left flank and sent heavy cavalry charging into the enemies lines. Magnetius is said to have lost 30,000 soldiers and withdrew south. Constantius' army likely suffered similar casualties.
Points of Interest:
Constantius II was engaged in a campaign against Persia when Constans was killed. He immediately quit the venture and marched into the Balkans.
In 353, Magnentius' troops deserted his cause and the rebellious general committed suicide.
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Sources:
Dupuy, Trevor N., Johnson, Curt, & Bongard, David L. (1992). The Harper's Encyclopedia of Military Biography. New York: Castle Books (HarperCollins).
Dupuy, R. Ernest & Dupuy, Trevor N. (1993). The Harper's Encyclopedia of Military History. New York: HarperCollins.
Eggenberger, David (1985). An Encyclopedia of Battles: Accounts of Over 1,560 Battles from 1479 B.C. to the Present. New York: Dover Publications, Inc.
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