Battle of Magetobriga
Battle of Magetobriga
| date | around 61 BC Chr. |
|---|---|
| place | Gaul |
| output | Victory of the Teutons |
| Parties to the conflict | |
|---|---|
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Alliance of many Gauls |
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| Commander | |
| Troop strength | |
| over 15,000 | |
| losses | |
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unknown |
very difficult |
The Battle of Magetobriga was one around 61 BC. BC near the non-localized place Magetobriga fought between the Germanic Suebi under their leader Ariovist and an alliance of Gauls led by the Haeduern . Ariovistus destroyed a large part of the opposing army in this battle and thereby subdued large areas in Gaul.
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- Gaius Iulius Caesar : De Bello Gallico 1, 31.