Second Battle of Lamia

Part of First Macedonian War

Date	209 BC
Location	Lamia, Greece
Result	Macedonian victory

Belligerents

Macedon

Aetolian League,
Roman Republic,
Pergamum

Commanders and leaders

Philip V of Macedon

Pyrrhias

Macedonian Wars

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First Macedonian War

First Lamia Second Lamia Battle of Mantinea (207 BC)

The Second Battle of Lamia was fought in 209 BC between the forces of Philip V of Macedon and Pyrrhias, a general of the Aetolian League. Phyrrhias was once again aided by Pergamese forces and Roman advisors but again he was defeated. His side suffered heavy casualties.

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