Battle of the Silarus 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 | 40.4816, 14.9425 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of the Silarus was fought in 212 BC between Hannibal's army and a Roman force led by centurion Marcus Centenius Penula. The vastly outnumbered Carthaginians were victorious, destroying the entire Roman army and killing 15,000 Roman soldiers in the process.
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