Battle of Numistro

Battle of Numistro
Part of the Second Punic War
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Date210 BC
LocationNumistro, Lucania
ResultInconclusive
Belligerents
CarthageRoman Republic
Commanders
HannibalMarcus Claudius Marcellus

The Battle of Numistro was fought in 210 BC between Hannibal's army and a Roman army led by consul Marcus Claudius Marcellus. The battle was inconclusive, since the long battle ended with Hannibal retreating, and Marcellus hunting him until Asculum the following year.

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