Battle of the Anio River (361 BC)

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Battle of the Anio River
Part of
Anio River
, Italy
Result Roman victory
Belligerents Roman Republic GaulsCommanders and leaders Titus Quinctius Pennus Capitolinus CrispinusStrength Unknown UnknownCasualties and losses Unknown Unknown

The Battle of the Anio River was fought in 361 BC between the

Anio River.[1]

Background

Colline Gate. Upon being appointed dictator, Crispinus ordered that the courts be suspended and that all men of military qualifications join him to march north to the river. The army then encamped on the side of the river opposite the Gauls.[2]

Battle

Skirmishing began over possession of the bridge that crossed the river, but it yielded no results as both sides were evenly matched. It continued on until a large Gaul came to the bridge, demanding that the Romans send their bravest man to fight him so that the standoff could be resolved.[3] The Romans did not respond to his requests until Titus Manlius Imperiosus Torquatus approached the dictator and volunteered himself. He confronted the Gaul, who was much larger and more well-armed than he. Manlius managed to parry all of the Gaul's strokes. He exploited the Gaul's size and snuck between his sword and body, leaving himself unexposed and delivering a decisive blow to his groin and stomach, killing his enemy and therefore deciding the result of the battle.[4]

Aftermath

Manlius was given the honorary

Tibur, where they formed a military alliance with the Tiburtes, who provided them with supplies. From there, they entered Campania.[6]

References

  1. OCLC 986030771
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  2. Ab Urbe Condita
    7.9
  3. ^ Livy, Ab Urbe Condita 7.9
  4. ^ Livy, Ab Urbe Condita 7.10
  5. ^ Livy, Ab Urbe Condita 7.10
  6. ^ Livy, Ab Urbe Condita 7.11

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