Battle of Populonia

Battle of Populonia

Infobox Military Conflict


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conflict=Battle of Populonia
partof=the Roman-Etruscan wars
date=282 BC
place=Populonia, Italy
result=Roman victory
combatant1=Roman Republic
combatant2=Etruscans
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The Battle of Populonia was fought in 282 BC between Rome and the Etruscans. The Romans were victorious, and the Etruscan threat to Rome sharply diminished after this battle.


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