Battle of Pydna (148 BC)

Battle of Pydna (148 BC)

Infobox Military Conflict
conflict= Battle of Pydna (148 BC)
partof=the Fourth Macedonian War


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date=148 BC
place=Near ancient Pydna
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result= Decisive Roman victory
combatant1=Rome
combatant2=Popular uprising
commander1=Quintus Caecilius Metellus
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The Battle of Pydna was fought in 148 BC between Rome and the forces of the Macedonian leader Andriscus. The Roman force was led by Quintus Caecilius Metellus, and was the winner of this engagement. The result of the battle played in important role in deciding the outcome of the Fourth Macedonian War. This was the last battle fought by the Greek Phalanx in military history. [ History of Rome - The republic, Isaac Asimov.]

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