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Template:Battlebox The Battle of Plaentia was fought in January of 271 between a Roman Army led by Emperor Aurelian and the Alemanni. The Alemanni surprised Aurelian in an ambush, and the Emperor was defeated. News of this defeat produced great fear in Rome, until Aurelian won a victory of the Alemmani at Fano.

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 The '''Battle of Plaentia''' was fought in January of 271 between a Roman Army led by Emperor [[Aurelian]] and the Alemanni.  The Alemanni surprised Aurelian in an ambush, and the Emperor was defeated.  News of this defeat produced great fear in Rome, until Aurelian won a victory of the Alemmani at [[Battle of Fano|Fano]].