Battle of Populonia

Battle of Populonia
Part of the Roman-Etruscan wars
Date282 BC
Location
Populonia, Italy
Result Roman victory
Belligerents
Roman Republic Etruscans

The Battle of Populonia was fought in 282 BC between the Roman Republic and the Etruscans. The Etruscans and Gauls were in revolt against Rome. The Romans were victorious, and the Etruscan threat to Rome sharply diminished after this battle.

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