Battle of Nola (89 BC)

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The Battle of Nola took place during the Social War (91–88 BC) in which the Romans defeated a rebel force under Cluentius.[1] After the battle was won, the Romans chased the rebels to Nola, which kept its gate shut.[1] During their flight, 23,000 rebels were killed before the gates of Nola.[1]

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  1. ^ a b c Sampson, Gareth C. The collapse of Rome : Marius, Sulla and the first Civil War, 91-70 BC. Barnsley, South Yorkshire. ISBN 9781473826854. OCLC 893910287.