Battle of Numistro

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Battle of Numistro
Part of the Second Punic War
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Date 210 BC
Location Numistro, Lucania
Result Inconclusive
Belligerents
Carthage Roman Republic
Commanders and leaders
Hannibal Marcus Claudius Marcellus

The Battle of Numistro was fought in 210 BC between Hannibal's army and a Roman army led by consul Marcus Claudius Marcellus. The battle was inconclusive, since the long battle ended with Hannibal retreating, and Marcellus hunting him until Asculum the following year.

Coordinates: 38°58′32″N 16°19′11″E / 38.9755968°N 16.3197908°E / 38.9755968; 16.3197908

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