Second Battle of Lamia
Appearance
Second Battle of Lamia | |||||||
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Part of First Macedonian War | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Macedon |
Aetolian League, Roman Republic, Pergamum | ||||||
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Philip V of Macedon | Pyrrhias |
The Second Battle of Lamia was fought in 209 BC between the forces of Philip V of Macedon and Pyrrhias, a general of the Aetolian League. Phyrrhias was once again aided by Pergamese forces and Roman advisors but again he was defeated. His side suffered heavy casualties.