Difference between revisions of "First Battle of Benaun"
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Revision as of 12:46, 24 November 2006
| Part of the Roman-Rexxarite War |
| Date | 54 B.C. |
| Result | Roman victory |
| Combatants | Rexxaraeites | Roman Republic |
| Commanders | King of Benaun | Julius Caeser |
| Strength | 7,000 infantry | 70,000 |
| Casualties | 7,000 | very small |
Caeser marched four legions into Rexxaraeite territory in late winter 54 B.C. He encountered nearly no resistance what-so-ever. He set his eyes on the small city of Benaun in south-western Rexxarae. The city was overlooked by a small mountain-fort, making it difficult to overrun.
The Roman consul directed the bulk of his force towards the city, while his cavalry were to quickly approach the fort, dismount, and capture it. Once the fort was taken, balistas were placed on it to help defeat the defenders of the city.
The Romans left no armed man alive.
