Battle of Verona (249)

The Battle of Verona was fought between the Roman general and usurper Decius, and emperor Philip the Arab in 249. Decius was victorious and Philip and his son Philip II were both killed. Decius was subsequently declared Roman emperor.

Battle of Verona (249)
Part of the civil war between Decius and Phillip
Date249
Location
Verona, Roman Italy
Result Decius victory, death of emperor Philip, Decius becomes Roman Emperor
Belligerents
Decius's army Philip's army
Commanders and leaders
Decius,
Herennius Etruscus
Philip the Arab 
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown
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