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Worst Roman defeat in History Pre Adrianople
Here’s my list of some of Rome’s worst military defeats at the hands of non Romans. Naval battles not included. If there are any I’m missing list in comments, thanks.
Battle of Allia River 390 BC
Battle of the Caudine Forks 321 BC
Battle of Heraclea 280 BC
Battle of Cannae 216 BC
Battle of the Upper Baetis 211 BC
Battle of Arausio 105 BC
Battle of Carrhae 53 BC
Battle of the Teutoburg Forest 9 AD
Domitian's Dacian War (First Battle of Tapae) 87 AD
Battle of Abrittus 251 AD
Battle of Edessa 260 AD
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