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Battle of Nestus
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2nd Gothic War

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When the Heruls overran Moesia, Emperor Gallienus marched to attack the invaders, who met him at the Nestus, on the border of Macedonia and Thrace. A bloody action saw a reported 3,000 tribesmen killed, before the Herul Chief Naulobatus surrendered. Gallienus had to go home Italy to face a rebellion at Mediolanum. His successor Claudius later returned to defeat the Goths at Nish.


   
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