Battle of Fidentia (82 BC)
The Battle of Fidentia took place in September of 82 BC at Fidentia during the context of Sulla's Second Civil War. The battle pitted the Optimates under the command of Marcus Terentius Varro Lucullus against the Populares forces commanded by Lucius Quincius. The battle resulted in a decisive Optimate victory.
| Battle of Fidentia | |||||||
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| Part of Sulla's Second Civil War | |||||||
Roman legionary : 1st century BC | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Optimates | Populares | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Marcus Terentius Varro Lucullus | Lucius Quincius | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 10,000 Legionaries | 25,000 Legionaries | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Low | ~18,000 dead | ||||||
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