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Battle of Cibalae

Battle of Cibalae
BelligerentsConstantine the GreatLiciniusCommanders and leaders Constantine LiciniusStrength 20,000 35,000Casualties and losses Unknown 20,000

The Battle of Cibalae was fought in 316 between the two Roman emperorsConstantine I (r. 306–337) and Licinius (r. 308–324). The site of the battle, near the town of Cibalae (now Vinkovci, Croatia) in the Roman province of Pannonia Secunda, was approximately 350 kilometers within the territory of Licinius. Constantine won a resounding victory, despite being outnumbered.