Difference between revisions of "First Samnite War"
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| − | The '''First Samnite War''' from 343 | + | The '''First Samnite War''' Occurred from 343-341 B.C., when the cities of [[Campania]] called on [[Roman Republic|Rome]] for assistance against the Samnite hill tribes. [[Marcus Valerius Corvus]] won a major victory at Mount Gaurus in 342 B.C., but could not conquer the Samnites. In the end, Rome did establish a virtual protectorate over Campania. |
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Revision as of 04:36, 24 July 2009
The First Samnite War Occurred from 343-341 B.C., when the cities of Campania called on Rome for assistance against the Samnite hill tribes. Marcus Valerius Corvus won a major victory at Mount Gaurus in 342 B.C., but could not conquer the Samnites. In the end, Rome did establish a virtual protectorate over Campania.
Sources
- Encyclopedia of Military History, Dupuy & Dupuy, 1979
