Second Battle of Bedriacum: Vespasian's Forces Win the Year of Four Emperors
Vitellius had held Rome for eight months. His soldiers were drunk and undisciplined. Antonius Primus commanded legions from the Danube—hardened troops who'd been fighting on the frontier. They met at Bedriacum, the same town where Vitellius had won the throne in April. This time, 30,000 men died. Vitellius fled to Rome, where he was dragged from hiding and butchered in the Forum. Four emperors in one year. Vespasian made it stop.
October 24, 69
1957 years ago
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