Battle of Asculum

The Battle of Asculum was a battle that took place near Asculum in 279 BC, and was thought to have lasted either one or two days, between the Roman Republic under the command of the consuls Publius Decius Mus and Publius Sulpicius Saverrio, and the forces of King Pyrrhus of Epirus.

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Which happened first?

• Battle of Asculum happened 1 year after Battle of Heraclea
• Battle of Asculum happened 2 years after Battle of Corupedium
• Battle of Asculum happened 4 years before Battle of Beneventum
• Battle of Asculum happened 12 years before Chremonidean War
• Battle of Asculum happened 15 years before Battle of Messana

Timeline

1. Battle of Corupedium281 BC
2. Battle of Heraclea280 BC
3. Battle of Asculum (this page)279 BC
4. Battle of Beneventum275 BC
5. Chremonidean War267–261 BC
6. Battle of Messana264 BC

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