Battle of Capua (212 BC) 212 BC
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 212 BC | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Ancient (before 500) | derived from year |
| Location | Italy | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Second Punic War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 41.0833, 14.2500 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The First Battle of Capua was fought in 212 BC between Hannibal Barca and two Roman consular armies. The Roman force was led by two consuls, Quintus Fulvius Flaccus and Appius Claudius Pulcher. The Roman force was defeated, but managed to escape. Hannibal temporarily managed to raise the siege of Capua. A tactical Carthaginian victory, it ultimately did not help the Capuans.
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