Battle of Octodurus 57 BC
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 57 BC | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Ancient (before 500) | derived from year |
| Location | Switzerland | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Gallic War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Ancient Rome, Seduni, Veragri | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 46.1000, 7.0667 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The battle of Octodurus took place in the winter of 57–56 BC in the Gallic town of Octodurus in what is now Martigny, Valais, Switzerland. The battle resulted from a Roman attempt to open the Great St. Bernard Pass over the Alps. It was a Roman victory, but the ferocity of the fighting ended with the Roman legion moving back out of the Alps.
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