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Battle of Pollentia
402 • Piemont
Historical Overview
The Battle of Pollentia was fought on 6 April 402 between the Romans under Stilicho and the Visigoths under Alaric I, during the first Gothic invasion of Italy (401–403). The Romans were victorious, and forced Alaric to retreat, though he rallied to fight again in the next year in the Battle of Verona, where he was again defeated. After this, Alaric retreated from Italy, leaving the province in peace until his second invasion in 409, after Stilicho's death.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Roman victory; Alaric forced to withdraw from Italy for the time being.
Western Roman Empire
- Commander: Flavius Stilicho
- Strength: ca. 30.000 Mann
- Casualties: Moderat
Visigoths
- Commander: Alarich I.
- Strength: ca. 20.000 Krieger
- Casualties: Hoch
Strategic Context
Defense against the first large-scale Visigothic invasion of the Italian heartland.
Conflict / War
Gothic Wars
Roman victory; Alaric forced to withdraw from Italy for the time being.
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