"The siege of Clunia (75 BC)" Topic
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Tango01  | 08 Jun 2018 9:37 p.m. PST |
"The siege of Clunia (75 BC) saw Sertorius rebuild his army while being besieged by Pompey and Metellus, and then escape to join his new army (Sertorian War). The campaign of 75 BC saw Sertorius suffer a series of setbacks. His most able subordinate, Hirtuleius, was defeated and killed by Metellus, possibly at Segovia. His less able subordinate Perpenna was killed outside Valentia, and the city fell to Pompey. Pompey then attempted to defeat Sertorius's main army before Metellus could arrive to share the glory, but the resulting battle of Sucro was an inconclusive clash. Both sides were ready to resume the battle on the second day, but Metellus them arrived and Sertorius decided not to risk a battle against both armies. A second inconclusive battle followed soon afterwards at Saguntum or the Turia. In the aftermath of this second battle Sertorius decided to retreat into the mountains. He took refuge in a strong city. This isn't identified by name by Plutarch, but the summary of Livy for this year has Sertorius besieged in Clunia, in the upper reaches of the Duero valley…"
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