Alamanni Defeat Romans at Placentia
Alamannic invaders defeated imperial forces near Placentia in a dangerous incursion early in the reign of Aurelian.
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271 in Roman Empire
Explore 13 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 271.
Historical records for Roman Empire in 271
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Armament
Begins the reconstruction of the defensive walls of Rome
Aurelian Prevails at Pavia
Roman forces commanded by Aurelian defeated Alamannic invaders near Pavia as the campaign in northern Italy drew to a close.
Aurelian Wins Battle of Fano
Aurelian checked the Alamanni near Fano during the counteroffensive that expelled invading groups from Italy.
Battle of Fano
The Alemanni, heading for Rome, are defeated then are driven northward. Coins are later issued with the legend Victoria Germanica. After this victory the title Germanicus Maximus is conferred on Aurelian by the senate
Battle of Immae
Defeats Zenobia, who rules the Eastern Dominions of the Empire, & her General, Zobdas
Battle of Pavia
The Alemanni are defeated & practically annihilated
Battle of Placentia
The Alemanni raid upper Danube & ravage Pannonia & north Italy. Aurelian is defeated in battle & the Alemanni head for Rome
Invasion of Italy
An invasion by the Juthhungi cause Aurelian to construct a wall around Rome
Invasion of Italy
The Alemanni make a raid across the Upper Danube & into northern Italy
Rome Wall
Begins to construct a wall around Rome
Rule of Dacia
1st important Roman withdrawal since the beginning of the Empire
Siege of Pannonia
The Alemanni ravage Pannonia
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