Battle of Noreia
113 BCE battle of the Cimbrian War / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Battle of Noreia, in 113 BC, was the opening battle of the Cimbrian War fought between the Roman Republic and the migrating Proto-Germanic tribes, the Cimbri and the Teutons (Teutones). It ended in defeat, and near disaster, for the Romans.
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Battle of Noreia | |||||||
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Part of the Cimbrian War | |||||||
The migrations of the Cimbri and the Teutons. L Roman victories. W Cimbri and Teutons victories. | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Roman Republic Noricum |
Cimbri Teutones Ambrones | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Gnaeus Papirius Carbo |
King Boiorix King Teutobod | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
30,000 | 300,000 (probably including civilians) | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
24,000 | unknown, but light |
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