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Battle of Vindonissa

Coordinates: 47°28′0.001″N 8°13′0.001″E / 47.46666694°N 8.21666694°E / 47.46666694; 8.21666694
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Battle of Vindonissa
Part of the Roman–Alamanni conflict
and Roman–Germanic Wars
Date298
Location
Vindonissa, modern Switzerland
47°28′0.001″N 8°13′0.001″E / 47.46666694°N 8.21666694°E / 47.46666694; 8.21666694
Result Roman victory
Belligerents
Western Roman Empire Alamanni
Commanders and leaders
Constantius Chlorus Unknown
Battle of Vindonissa is located in Switzerland
Battle of Vindonissa
Location within Switzerland
Battle of Vindonissa is located in Europe
Battle of Vindonissa
Battle of Vindonissa (Europe)

The Battle of Vindonissa was fought in 298 or 302[1] between the Imperial Roman army, led by Emperor Constantius Chlorus, and the Alemanni. The Romans won the battle, fought in Vindonissa, strengthening Rome's defenses along the Rhine.

References

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  1. ^ Southern, Patricia (15 May 2015). The Roman Empire from Severus to Constantine. Routledge. ISBN 9781317496939.