Second Battle of Tapae

The Second Battle of Tapae (101) was the decisive battle of the first Dacian War, in which Roman Emperor Trajan defeated the Dacian King Decebalus's army. Other setbacks in the campaign delayed its completion until 102. The battle is most likely the battle-scene depicted on Plate 22 of Trajan's column.

Second Battle of Tapae
Part of the Dacian Wars

Battle scene. The Dacians (on the left) are attacking Trajan's men.
DateSeptember 101
Location
Transylvania, Romania
45°30′20.160″N 22°43′28.920″E
Result Roman victory
Belligerents
Dacia Roman Empire
Commanders and leaders
Decebalus Trajan
Strength
Unknown for the battle. (possibly 20,000–30,000)

Total:9–11 legions (70,000–80,000 (including auxiliaries)

7 professional legions, 2–4 mixed legions
Casualties and losses
unknown unknown
Location within Romania
Second Battle of Tapae (Europe without the extreme north)
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