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Battle of Numistro
Part of the Second Punic War

Plan of the battle of Numistro (T. A. Dodge, 1891)
Date210 BC
Location
Numistro, Lucania
38°58′32″N 16°19′11″E / 38.975597°N 16.319791°E / 38.975597; 16.319791
Result Carthaginian victory
Belligerents
Carthage Roman Republic
Commanders and leaders
Hannibal Marcus Claudius Marcellus
Strength
20,000

The Battle of Numistro was fought in 210 BC between Hannibal's army and one of the Roman consular armies led by consul Marcus Claudius Marcellus. It was the fourth time they met in a battle. Previous encounters were located around the walls of Nola (Campania) in 216, 215, and 214 and had been favourable for the Roman side.

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