Abrittus (251)
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[1]Abrittus
War: Roman Empire Wars
Date: 251
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Outcome: Goth victory over the Romans
Overview: Battle fought as part of Roman operations against Gothic invaders of the Balkans in 250-251. After initial Roman successes, the Romans were drawn into the marshes and surrounded. The emperor Decius and his son were killed and the Romans took heavy casualties. Trebonianus Gallus extricated the survivors.
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