Celtiberian Wars
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History, Land Acquisition and Expansion, Territory Redistribution
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Empires, Dynasties, Roman Empire, Ancient Rome
- Curriculum: Italian History, Spanish/Portuguese History, Ancient History
- Geographical Location: Spain
- Date: 154-133
Article abstract: At issue: Roman control of the northern part of the central plateau of Spain. Result: Roman victory crushed the last major resistance to Roman control of the northern plateau of Spain.
Background
Roman forces entered the Iberian Peninsula in 218 b.c.e. to check the northerly advance of Carthaginian forces under the Barcas. After several major battles in the east and south, the Romans defeated the Carthaginians and expelled them from Spain by 206 b.c.e. For about ten years afterward, Rome wavered about what to do with Spain, but in 197...
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