Third Macedonian War, (172–167 B.C.)

Battle of Pydna PRINCIPAL COMBATANTS: Macedon vs. Rome PRINCIPAL THEATER(S): Southeastern Macedonia MAJOR ISSUES AND OBJECTIVES: Rome wanted to stop Macedon’s meddling in Greek politics. OUTCOME: Macedon was defeated; Rome divided Macedonia into republics. APPROXIMATE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF MEN UNDER ARMS: Unknown CASUALTIES: Macedonian losses at Pydna (168 B. C. E.) were 20,000 killed and […]

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