Battle of Argentovaria

Part of Roman-Alamanni conflict

Date	May 378
Location	Argentovaria, near Colmar, modern France
Result	Decisive Western Roman victory

Belligerents

Western Roman Empire

Lentienses

Commanders and leaders

Mallobaudes
Nannienus

Priarius†

Strength

Unknown

40,000.

Casualties and losses

Unknown

35,000 dead

Coordinates: 48°04′54″N 7°21′20″E / 48.081667°N 7.355556°E / 48.081667; 7.355556

The Battle of Argentovaria or Battle of Argentaria was fought in May 378 between the Western Roman Empire and the invading army of the Lentienses, a branch of the Alamanni, at Argentovaria (near Colmar, France). The Alemanni were overwhelmed by the Roman legionaries, though they stood their ground bravely. Only 5,000 escaped from the field and Priarius was slain. With this defeat, the Lentienses disappear from history.

The king of the Lentienses, Priarius, died during the battle. Emperor Gratian, who had given the command of the army for the battle to Nannienus and Mallobaudes, gained the title of Alemannicus Maximus.

...
Wikipedia