Battle of Carthage (238)

The Battle of Carthage was fought in 238 AD between a Roman army loyal to Emperor Maximinus Thrax and the forces of Emperors Gordian I and Gordian II.

Battle of Carthage

Portrait of Gordian II on a denarius.
Datec. April 238
Location
Near Carthage
Result Maximinus victory
Belligerents
Numidian forces loyal to Maximinus Thrax Forces of Gordian I
and Gordian II
Commanders and leaders
Capelianus Gordian II †
Strength
one legion
other veteran units		 larger army of
untrained militia
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