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Pyrrhic War

280 BCE – 275 BCE

King Pyrrhus of Epirus invaded Italy to aid the Greek city of Tarentum against Rome.

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War fought by Pyrrhus of Epirus in Italy and Sicily against Rome and Carthage

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Conflict · Europe

Pyrrhic War

280 BCE – 275 BCE

King Pyrrhus of Epirus invaded Italy to aid the Greek city of Tarentum against Rome. He won costly tactical victories that gave rise to the phrase 'Pyrrhic victory', but ultimately withdrew, leaving Rome dominant over southern Italy.

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