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| − | The '''Battle of Vesuvius''' was fought in 339 B.C. during the [[Latin War]] between the [[Roman Republic]]. The Romans were suffering a horrible defeat after the left wing of their army was shattered. [[Publius Decius Mus]], commander of the left wing, deliberately sacrified himself in a suicide charge to permit the withdrawal of the remainder of the army. The result was a drawn battle for Rome instead of a disaster. | + | The '''Battle of Vesuvius''' was fought in 339 B.C. during the [[Latin War]] between the [[Roman Republic]]. The Romans were suffering a horrible defeat after the left wing of their army was shattered. [[Publius Decius Mus]], commander of the left wing, deliberately sacrified himself in a suicide charge to permit the withdrawal of the remainder of the army. The result was a drawn battle for Rome instead of a disaster.<ref>Encyclopedia of Military History, Dupuy & Dupuy, 1979</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 16:17, March 16, 2017
The Battle of Vesuvius was fought in 339 B.C. during the Latin War between the Roman Republic. The Romans were suffering a horrible defeat after the left wing of their army was shattered. Publius Decius Mus, commander of the left wing, deliberately sacrified himself in a suicide charge to permit the withdrawal of the remainder of the army. The result was a drawn battle for Rome instead of a disaster.[1]
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia of Military History, Dupuy & Dupuy, 1979