Military & Warfare

Vitellius Defeats Otho at Bedriacum

The First Battle of Bedriacum marked a decisive victory for Aulus Vitellius over the Roman emperor Otho. Commanding the forces stationed along the Rhine, Vitellius’s legions engaged Otho's troops in a fierce confrontation at Bedriacum in northern Italy. After a day of intense fighting, Otho's forces were overwhelmed and ultimately retreated. This victory positioned Vitellius as the new power-bearer of Rome, leading to significant shifts in the Roman political landscape.

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