Battle of Petelia

Battle of Petelia
Part of the Second Punic War
DateSummer 208 BC
Location
Petelia, Bruttium
Result Carthaginian victory
Belligerents
Carthage Rome
Commanders and leaders
Hannibal Unknown
Strength

5,000

3,000 infantry
2,000 cavalry		 3,500+
Casualties and losses
Unknown

3,500

2,000 killed
1,500 captured

The Battle of Petelia was an ambush during the Second Punic War that took place in the summer of 208 BC near Petelia. The Carthaginian general Hannibal surprised and destroyed a large Roman detachment.

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