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Siege of Aquileia
166
166
Romans vs Germanic tribes 

type of battle

Siege

war or event

German Invasion of Italy

at a glance

location

Aquileia, northwest of Trieste at the head of the Adriatic.

modern country

Italy  (North)
Germanic tribes crossing the Alps into north-east Italy besieged the city of Aquileia, at the head of the Adriatic. Marching south into Italy they were repulsed by Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, who drove them back to Aquileia, where he defeated the invaders and raised the siege.

However, Rome’s weak military position meant the survivors were allowed to settle within the empire.
Romans  Germanic tribes 
Commander Commander
Emperor Marcus Aurelius   
Forces Forces
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