First Samnite War (343 to 341 BC) Created by Alex Costa (all) State: Public AI: Prod 2.0 with randomness Went public on 6/13/2019 Number of attempts: 100 Number of wins: 98 Number of likes: 7 Record holder: Lam in 2 turns on 6/14/2019

Description

The first Samnite war began when the plain dwellers of Campania requested Rome's assistance to fend off attacks by her highland neighbors. The conflict was brief, consisting mainly of a decisive Roman victory at Mount Gaurus. The war was brought to a close by the revolt of Rome's Latin allies, a conflict which was resolved by the Battle of Vesuvius. After the first Samnite War, Campania, with its chief city of Capua, became a Roman protectorate. The first Samnite war is best known for two famous anecdotes of the associated Latin War. The first, is the famous charge by Decius Mus, who was told by an auger that if he died in battle, the Romans would prevail. The second is the harsh treatment of Manlius Torquatus towards his son, who had fought single-combat with a Latin against his orders.