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Battle of Placentia
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Roman-Alemannic Wars

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modern country

Three years after defeat in Italy at Lake Benacus, Alemanni tribesmen joined with Juthungi allies to again cross the Alps onto the northern plains. New Emperor Aurelian rushed back from fighting Vandals on the Danube and met the invaders near Placentia (modern Piacenza). Rome’s army suffered a severe defeat and the Alemanni marched south towards Rome, turning to meet Aurelian at Fano.


   
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