Second Battle of Benaun

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Part of the Roman-Rexxarite War
Date 54 B.C.
Result Roman victory
Combatants Rexxaraeites Roman Republic
Commanders King of Graal Julius Caeser
Strength 8,000 infantry, 3,000 cavalry 70,000
Casualties entire force 1,800


In late winter of 54 B.C., Julius Caeser, Roman consul, invaded Rexxarae. He took the city of Benaun (See: First Battle of Benaun) and a nearby fort.

The king of Graal - an arrogant, spoiled prince - was extremely unimpressed by the Roman presence. He had signed a treaty of non-agression with the Romans nearly two years before, but chose to ignore them as a vassal tribe. He orginized his father's old army, and set for Benaun. The Roman scouts saw him arriving, and informed their consul. Caeser prepared his forces for battle.

The king and his private guard followed their army from the woods to the east, preparing to observe the battle from a safe distance. A Roman force caught them and slaughtered them all.

The Roman legghionaries clashed with the Rexxaraeite infantry in crescent formation. The Rexxaraeite cavalry attempted to outflank them but failed. Caeser's cavalry came from behind the enemy infantry, smashing them against the Roman-infantrymens' shields.


See Also

Roman-Rexxarite War

First Battle of Benaun

Third Battle of Benaun