Battle of Vindonissa

Battle of Vindonissa
Part of the Roman–Alamanni conflictand Roman–Germanic Wars
Date298
Location
Vindonissa, modern Switzerland
47°28′00″N8°13′00″E / 47.466667°N 8.216667°E / 47.466667; 8.216667
Result Roman victory
Belligerents
Western Roman EmpireAlamanni
Commanders and leaders
Constantius Chlorus Unknown
Battle of Vindonissa is located in Switzerland
Battle of Vindonissa
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Battle of Vindonissa is located in Europe
Battle of Vindonissa
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The Battle of Vindonissa was fought in 298 or 302[1] between the Imperial Roman army, led by Emperor Constantius Chlorus, and the Alemanni. The Romans won the battle, fought in Vindonissa, strengthening Rome's defenses along the Rhine.

References

  1. ^Southern, Patricia (15 May 2015). The Roman Empire from Severus to Constantine. Routledge. ISBN 9781317496939.