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Battle of Edessa
260 • Mesopotamien Feldschlacht
Historical Overview
One of Rome's most shameful defeats. Emperor Valerian was captured by the Sassanid King Shapur I and spent the rest of his life in captivity.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Decisive Sassanid victory; capture of the Roman Emperor.
Sassanid Empire
- Commander: Schapur I.
- Strength: ca. 40.000 Mann
- Casualties: Gering
Roman Empire
- Commander: Valerian † (Gefangenschaft)
- Strength: ca. 70.000 Mann
- Casualties: Enorm (Totalverlust)
Strategic Context
Rome's attempt to stop the Sassanid offensive in the east and regain lost control over Syria.
Conflict / War
Roman-Sassanid Wars
Decisive Sassanid victory; capture of the Roman Emperor.
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