The Battle of Grumentum was fought in 207 BC between Romans led by Gaius Claudius Nero, and a part of Hannibal's Carthaginian army. The battle was a minor Roman victory, killing 8,000 Carthaginians while only suffering 500 losses. Just north of the battlefield the next day, an irregular battle occurred where another 2,000 Carthaginians were killed. Afterwards, Nero marched north, where he defeated and killed Hannibal's brother Hasdrubal at Metaurus. The battle is described by Livy at 27.41-42.[1]
Battle of Grumentum | |||||||
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Part of the Second Punic War | |||||||
![]() Plan of the battle of Grumentum | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Roman Republic | Carthage | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Gaius Claudius Nero | Hannibal | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
500+ killed |
10,706 8,000 killed (Roman claim) 700 captured 4 elephants killed 2 elephants captured 2,000 killed after battle |