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Battle of Nicopolis ad Istrum
Part of the Roman-Gothic Wars of 3rd century AD, the Roman-Germanic wars and the Crisis of the Third Century

Roman ruins at Nicopolis ad Istrum
DateSummer 250
Location
Nicopolis ad Istrum, modern day Bulgaria
Result Roman victory
Belligerents
Battle of Nicopolis ad Istrum Roman Empire Goths
Commanders and leaders
Decius
Herennius Etruscus
Cniva
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

The Battle of Nicopolis ad Istrum was fought between the Roman army of Emperor Decius and his son Herennius Etruscus, and the Gothic army of King Cniva, in 250 AD. The Romans were victorious.

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