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Second Battle of Lamia

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Second Battle of Lamia
Part of First Macedonian War
Date209 BC
Location
Lamia, Greece
Result Macedonian victory
Belligerents
Macedon Aetolian League,
Roman Republic,
Pergamum
Commanders and leaders
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.