Battles

Callicinus 171 BC

Battle of Callicinus

Conflict: Third Macedonian War
Date: 171 BC
Location:
Outcome: Macedonian victory
Combatants
Macedon Roman Republic
Commanders
Perseus of Macedon Licinius Crassus
Strength
Casualties
Macedonian Wars
1st Lamia - 2nd Lamia - Cynoscephalae - Callinicus -

1st Pydna - 2nd Pydna

The Battle of Callicinus was fought in 171 BC between Macedon and Rome. The Macedonians were led by their king, Perseus, while the Roman force was led by Consul Publius Licinius Crassus. The Macedonians were victorious.

















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