Battle of Scarpheia (Q16933440)

matcher place: Greece (relation 192307), Central Greece (relation 910915)
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English Wikipedia categories: 140s BC conflicts, 146 BC, Battles involving the Achaean League, Battles involving the Roman Republic, History of Phthiotis

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Summary from English Wikipedia (enwiki)

The 'Battle of Scarpheia took place in 146 BC between forces of the Roman Republic, led by the praetor Quintus Caecilius Metellus Macedonicus, and an Achaean League force led by Critolaos of Megalopolis. The battle was a resounding Roman victory, surprising and destroying the main Achaean force at the outbreak of war and allowing the Romans to bring the conflict to a swift end not long after.

Wikidata location: 38.8000, 22.5500 view on OSM or edit on OSM

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140s BC conflicts	historic=battlefield
Battles involving the Achaean League	historic=battlefield
Battles involving the Roman Republic	historic=battlefield