Battle of Mespinair
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| Battle of Mespinair | |
|---|---|
| Date: | 160B.U |
| Locations: | Mespinair,South Photenica |
| Result: | Strategic Photenic Victory |
| Combatants | |
| Photenic Empire | Mezarian Empire |
| Leaders | |
| Lord Koricki | Lord Saáry |
| Numbers (approx.) | |
| 700 Hoplites | 10,000 Imperial Guard |
| 10,300 Conscripts | 50,000 Conscripts |
| Casualties | |
| 400 Hoplites | 2,000 Imperial Guard |
| 6,000 Conscripts | 10,000 Conscripts |
| Part of the Last Photenican War | |
| Battle of Denger - Battle at Messenia - Battle of Sandopar - Siege of Vaanspol - Battle of Dykrol - Battle of Mespinair - Siege of Spinstera - Battle of Acortan - Battle of Immesia | |
Fought by the Mezarian Army as it attempts to get ahead of the rival Vegoscan army to the north. Lord Koricki performs a brilliant withdrawal manoeurver to give the Emperor and his troops time to escape further south. However, the Mezarians gain more territory and continue their advance.
