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114: 121: 1745:. His victories ended the Juthungi invasion, but the Roman citizenry were shocked by the great threat that Rome itself had faced after the loss near Placentia. However, the menace of the Germanic people and a Germanic invasion was still perceived by the Romans as likely. In response, Aurelian resolved to build a new system of walls around 511: 383: 1705:. The Juthungi then asked for peace but Aurelian rejected their demand for safe passage. Trying to force their way back to their homelands, they headed north using the 254: 504: 376: 1887: 497: 369: 247: 1877: 1187: 113: 1709:. Aurelian wanted a decisive victory in order to restore his damaged reputation after the loss at Placentia as well as to recover the 240: 1892: 1897: 1872: 55: 1084: 1848: 1810: 1214: 1713:
the Juthungi were carrying. Therefore, he went in pursuit of the invaders, waiting for the best moment to attack.
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Aurelian attacked the Juthungi while they were entering the open plains near
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The Cambridge Ancient History, vol 12, The Crisis of Empire, A.D. 193-337
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For the victory, Aurelian assumed the title of honour
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but, on their way to attack the defenseless city of
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Invasion of the Alemanni (258–260 approx)
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Index

Ticinum
Pavia
Italy
Emperor
Aurelian
Juthungian
45°11′00″N 9°09′00″E / 45.183333°N 9.15°E / 45.183333; 9.15
Crisis of the Third Century
Roman–Germanic Wars
Battle of Pavia (271) is located in Italy
Ticinum
Pavia
Italy
Roman Empire
Juthungi
Emperor
Aurelian
v
t
e
Aurelian
Gallienus
Claudius II
Lake Benacus
Naissus
Placentia
Fano
Pavia
Tyana
Immae

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