An intermediate engagement in Constantine's 312 AD Italian campaign, bridging his victory at Turin and the major battle near Verona.
Key Facts
- Year
- 312 AD
- Season
- Summer
- Conflict
- Civil Wars of the Tetrarchy
- Preceded by
- Battle of Augusta Taurinorum (Turin)
- Followed by
- Battle near Verona
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
Maxentius declared war on Constantine, claiming to avenge the death of his father Maximian, who had committed suicide after being defeated by Constantine. This prompted Constantine to launch a large-scale invasion of northern Italy, advancing through the Po Valley and engaging Maxentian forces in a sequence of battles.
The Battle of Brescia was fought in the summer of 312 in the town of Brixia (modern Brescia) in northern Italy, between the forces of Constantine the Great and those of Maxentius. It followed Constantine's earlier victory at Augusta Taurinorum and was one of several engagements as Constantine pushed deeper into Italy.
Following the clash at Brescia, Constantine continued his advance eastward, leading to the penultimate confrontation between the two emperors near Verona. This sequence of victories progressively weakened Maxentius's hold on northern Italy and set the stage for the decisive Battle of the Milvian Bridge later in 312.
Belligerents & Mobilization Analysis
Side A
1 belligerent
Constantine the Great.
Side B
1 belligerent
Maxentius (represented by commanders).